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How to Rename Databases in PostgreSQL

To rename a database in Postgres, use the ALTER DATABASE statement with the RENAME TO clause. Also, you can use pgAdmin to rename a database manually.

A Comprehensive Guide on psql Meta-Commands

The meta-commands are the commands offered by psql to perform certain operations. These commands start with the backslash.

A Comprehensive Guide on PostgreSQL SCHEMA

Postgres offers various built-in commands, such as CREATE SCHEMA, ALTER SCHEMA, and DROP SCHEMA, to create, modify, and drop the Postgres schemas.

Comparison Operators in PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL offers a wide range of comparison operators, including basic and advanced ones, such as =, <, <>, BETWEEN, IN, etc.

PostgreSQL INTEGER Data Type With Examples

In PostgreSQL, the INTEGER data type facilitates the user to store the numerical data between the range of -2,147,483,648 to +2,147,483,647 numbers.

How to Create PostgreSQL Tables With psql and pgAdmin

In PostgreSQL, a table is used to organize the complex, detailed, and unordered data. A table can be created using the "CREATE TABLE" statement.

PostgreSQL JSON Data: How it Works

The JSON data type in Postgres stores the data in the form of key-value pairs. To create a table’s column with JSON data type, you can specify the column’s name followed by the “JSON” data type.

Understanding PostgreSQL Arrays

PostgreSQL allows us to define a table’s column as an array of any built-in data type, user-defined data type, or enumerated data type.

PostgreSQL CREATE DATABASE IF NOT EXISTS

Postgres doesn’t support the “IF NOT EXISTS” option for the CREATE DATABASE command. To achieve the functionality of the “IF NOT EXISTS” option, a subquery can be used in Postgres.

PostgreSQL Data Types Explained

PostgreSQL provides a wide range of data types, such as textual, numeric, and temporal, for efficient data storage and manipulation.