From: Bruce Momjian <pgman@candle.pha.pa.us>
Message-Id: <200302041058.h14AwtP24650@candle.pha.pa.us>
Subject: Re: SQL99/SQL92 Grammar
In-Reply-To: <20030203213615.12345.qmail@mail.hazlewood.co.uk>
To: Les Hazlewood <les@hazlewood.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 05:58:55 -0500 (EST)
Cc: pgsql-sql@postgresql.org
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Les Hazlewood wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have a definitive BNF grammar of SQL99 or SQL92?  (I'd prefer 99 
> but I'll take what I can get ;) 
> 
> I'm trying to make a simplified XML to SQL translator, and I need the 
> grammar to do so (not Postgres's grammar...the standard grammar).  It must 
> be available somewhere, because Postgres developers need to refer to it at 
> some point... 
> 
> If the grammar is accompanied with explanations (like Postgres does in its 
> online manual, or like Oracle in theirs), that would be best....but again, 
> I'll take what I can get. 
> 
> I tried looking on the ANSI website, but with no results.  Damn 
> bastards...how can they make a standard and then charge for you to see it?  
> What the hell is the point if the 'standard' is not open to everyone who 
> might need it?  What about the students and joe-blows in this world (like 
> me) who don't work for a company and who don't have a ton of money to spend 
> on stupid ANSI subscriptions.....? 
> 
> Oh sorry...I got off on a rant.... 
> 
> Regardless, I'd love the grammar or a link to where I can view it for 
> _free_. 
> 
> Can anyone help a guy out?  Thanks! 
> 
> Les Hazlewood
> 
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