RE: rm RULE based optimizer != GOOD IDEA

From: Lex de Haan <lex.de.haan_at_naturaljoin.nl>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:38:51 +0200
Message-Id: <20050422173849.D36238011683@smtp-out0.tiscali.nl>

you don't have the faintest idea about the size and complexity of Oracle's regression tests,
and the frequency they run with ... bug-free software is an utopia. kind regards,

Lex.  

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From: oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org [mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Mercadante, Thomas F (LABOR)
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 19:27
To: 'lex.de.haan_at_naturaljoin.nl'; Ethan.Post_at_ps.net; 'Pete Sharman'; 'Christian Antognini'
Cc: oracle-l_at_freelists.org
Subject: RE: rm RULE based optimizer != GOOD IDEA

Wait a minute. You say that they *do* regression testing? Are you sure? Have you seen the list of bugs?

Maybe they only do *gression* testing - you know - a half-assed job.

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