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PostgreSQL ROW_NUMBER() Function With Examples

In Postgres, the “ROW_NUMBER()” function is used with the OVER clause to operate on a set of rows and assigns a unique integer to each row.

Constants in PostgreSQL Explained With Examples

In Postgres, constants are nothing but immutable or unchangeable variables. Once a constant is initialized with a value, it stays the same throughout the program.

PL/pgSQL SELECT INTO Statement - Assign Data to a Variable

PostgreSQL supports a “PL/pgSQL SELECT INTO” statement that assists us in storing the table's data into a specific variable.

PostgreSQL Schema Search Path

In PostgreSQL, the SET SEARCH_PATH command is used to set the schema search path. The “SHOW” command is used to demonstrate the current schema search path.

How to Insert a Timestamp into a PostgreSQL Table

The inbuilt date functions like NOW(), CURRENT_TIMESTAMP, and LOCALTIMESTAMP, are used with the INSERT statement to add the current timestamp into a Postgres table.

PL/pgSQL Row Types - Assign Complete Row to a Variable in PostgreSQL

In PL/pgSQL, the row-type variables aka row variables are used to store a complete record of a result set into a specific variable.

How to Restart PostgreSQL Server on Linux

The Postgres server can be restarted using the “/etc/init.d/postgresql restart” or “sudo systemctl restart postgresql” commands.

How Does the CEILING() Function Work in PostgreSQL?

In Postgres, CEILING() is a built-in math function that accepts a numeric or double precision value and converts it into the nearest integer toward the positive infinity.

How to Install PostgreSQL on CentOS?

To install PostgreSQL on CentOS, execute the “sudo yum install postgresql-server postgresql-contrib” script.

How to Use CARDINALITY() Function in PostgreSQL?

In PostgreSQL, CARDINALITY() is an array function that counts the total number of array elements. The return type of the stated function is INT.