doc: Note that plugin authors must NEVER modify tables they don't control

* docs/source/pluginwriter/database.rst: New paragraph.
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Christopher Allan Webber 2016-03-25 15:07:36 -07:00
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@ -142,4 +142,9 @@ accordingly, and read carefully! Now you should also test your
migration with some real data. Be sure to test it both on sqlite migration with some real data. Be sure to test it both on sqlite
*AND* on postgresql! *AND* on postgresql!
One last *very critical* note: you must never, never modify core
tables with your plugin. To do that is to put you and all your users
in a dangerous situation. Add data to the database by adding new tables
under the control of your plugin, but never ever modify anyone else's!
Whew, you made it! Get yourself a cookie to celebrate! Whew, you made it! Get yourself a cookie to celebrate!