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Understanding PostgreSQL jsonb_typeof() and json_typeof()

The PostgreSQL json_typeof() function and the jsonb_typeof() function are used to get the data types of the JSON and JSONB values, respectively, in the string format.

How to Use ASCII() Function in Postgres

In PostgreSQL, the ASCII() function is used to find the ASCII code for the given characters. This character can be a special character as well.

PostgreSQL degrees() Function

The degrees() function takes in the angle in radians with double precision data type, and converts and returns the angle value in degrees also having double precision data type.

PL/pgSQL Errors and Messages

Postgres offers several methods to display/show these errors to users and notify them through messages so that the program can be executed normally as expected and without any interruption.

PostgreSQL json_populate_recordset() Function

The json_populate_recordset() function converts the JSON array into a set of data rows. The JSON array can contain multiple JSON objects, which can be converted into arrays by using it.

How Does the pi() Function Work in PostgreSQL?

Use the pi() function in PostgreSQL to get the mathematical constant value of π. pi() can be used in mathematical expressions to use the value of π.

PL/pgSQL Block Structure

PL/pgSQL supports block structure. The block has two sections; a declaration and a body. Sub-block structure is also supported by PL/pgSQL.

PostgreSQL Full-Text Search

In PostgreSQL, the full-text search returns all the possible results for the searched terms and their variants as well which was a drawback of the simple search approach.

SELECT if String Contains a Substring Match in PostgreSQL

SELECT if String Contains a Substring Match in PostgreSQL can be accomplished using different methods, such as LIKE and ILIKE, position(), substring(), etc.

UNION Vs INTERSECT Vs EXCEPT: What's the Difference

In Postgres, the UNION, INTERSECT, and EXCEPT are the set operators that are applied on at least two tables to get a specific combined result.