PostgreSQL

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What is PostgreSQL’s INSERT INTO?

The INSERT INTO command in PostgreSQL allows you to add one or more new rows to a table along with their corresponding values. In this article, we take a look at the command’s structure and the parameters that are used with it. With clear examples, you’ll learn how to efficiently…

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How to use PostgreSQL DELETE

Looking to clean up a table in PostgreSQL? With the DELETE command; you can remove specific entries or get rid of all the data in a table. In this article, we’ll take a look at what the command is, how its syntax is structured and how to remove an individual row or all the data…

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How to use PostgreSQL schemas

Managing a database with lots of tables can quickly become overwhelming. Luckily, with PostgreSQL schemas, you can group related tables together, making it easier to organise and work with your database. This article explains the syntax for PostgreSQL schemas, including how to…

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How to add or remove columns in PostgreSQL with ALTER TABLE

If you want to add, remove or modify columns in a table, the ALTER TABLE command in PostgreSQL is the go-to solution. In this article, we look at the syntax and functionality of the command, walk you through detailed examples, and explore various actions you can perform to…

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How to create tables with PostgreSQL’s CREATE TABLE

Want to create new tables in a PostgreSQL database? The database management system makes it easy with the CREATE TABLE command. In this article, we’ll take a look at the syntax of the command and the different parameters you can use with it. With easy-to-follow code examples,…

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Which database is best? MongoDB vs PostgreSQL

While more and more companies are beginning to rely on so-called NoSQL databases, there are still countless reasons why the traditional relational approach might be the better option for you. Ultimately, it always depends on what you’re using it for. We’ve looked at two of the…

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What are the top 5 PostgreSQL alternatives?

While PostgreSQL offers robustness and security, if you’re looking for speed or a non-relational approach, alternative solutions are worth considering. We’ll explore alternatives to PostgreSQL and outline their benefits so you can find the one that is ideal for your project and…

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How to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu

The object-relational database management system PostgreSQL is one of the most popular open source solutions for servers. You can also install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 20.04. This is very simple to do. Read on to find out how to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu and create a new database.…

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PostgreSQL vs. MySQL

Many web developers will already be familiar with MySQL as a relational database management system (RDBMS). Those managing more professional projects may be aware of its powerful competitor PostgreSQL. But did you know the latter is an object-relational database management system…

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Use PostgreSQL with Ruby on Rails on Ubuntu

Learn how to use PostgreSQL with your Ruby on Rails application, instead of the default SQLite database. SQLite is an easy-to-configure, lightweight product which ships with Ruby on Rails by default. However, PostgreSQL is a more robust solution which provides more advanced…

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