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Chapter 56. PostgreSQL Coding Conventions
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Chapter 56. PostgreSQL Coding Conventions

Table of Contents

56.1. Formatting
56.2. Reporting Errors Within the Server
56.3. Error Message Style Guide
56.4. Miscellaneous Coding Conventions

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55.10. Summary of Changes since Protocol 2.0	Home	56.1. Formatting

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