Hacking PostgreSQL

Final Code

PostgreSQL Subsystems

Hacking the PostgreSQL Way

Follow the mailing lists

Style

Hacking with git

Submitting Patches

Error Message Style

Three main parts to an error message

Primary message

Detail information

Hint, if appropriate

Do not make assumptions about formatting

Do not end an error message with a newline

Use double-quotes when quoting

Quotes used for filenames, user identifiers, and other variables

Avoid using passive voice- use active voice, PostgreSQL is not a human