bug#3175: 23.0.92; [PATCH] Improve SQL-mode UX

[Michael Mauger]

> From: Lars Magne Ingebrigtsen <larsi@gnus.org>
>To: Ian Eure <ian@digg.com> 
>Cc: 3175@debbugs.gnu.org; Michael R. Mauger <mmaug@yahoo.com> 
>Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 8:52 AM
>Subject: Re: bug#3175: 23.0.92; [PATCH] Improve SQL-mode UX
> 
>Ian Eure <ian@digg.com> writes:
>
>> The user experience when using sql-mode is somewhat lacking. In
>> particular, the behaviors when using a SQLi buffer could be more
>> helpful.
>>
>> The attached patch:
>>  - Adds a default binding (C-c C-t) to sql-set-sqli-buffer
>>  - Directs the user to the function if they attempt to call sql-send- 
>> * with an unusable sql-buffer.
>>  - Updates sql-help to mention sql-set-sqli-buffer.
>
>This looks reasonable to me.  Michael?
>


I want to hesitate on this one a little.  I've significantly rewritten sql.el to
properly handle login parameters and sql-buffer.  I would suggest waiting
for Emacs 24.1 (or grab the version of sql.el from 24.1) and try it out.

I had encountered some issues with sql-buffer not being set properly before
but I believe I've corrected the issue.  I haven't had the problem in quite a 
while
and I often have multiple sql interactive sessions active.  

I would be interested in understanding the sequence of user actions that is 
leading to a problem.  My own interaction doesn't lead to an issue, but I'd be
intrigued by other hackers approach.