On Wed, Sep 12, 2007 at 01:56:13PM -0500, Josh Trutwin wrote: > Or would you have to compare each field in OLD, NEW to see if > anything actually changed? you dont have to compare all columns (at least not in 8.2 and newer). please take a look at http://www.depesz.com/index.php/2007/09/08/avoiding-empty-updates/ make sure you'll also read comment from david fetter. depesz -- quicksil1er: "postgres is excellent, but like any DB it requires a highly paid DBA. here's my CV!" :) http://www.depesz.com/ - blog dla ciebie (i moje CV) ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend