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STRING_TO_ARRAY() Function in PostgreSQL

The STRING_TO_ARRAY() function accepts a string as the first argument, splits it into array elements, and concatenates the array elements using a delimiter/separator.

ARRAY_CAT() Function in PostgreSQL

ARRAY_CAT() is another very convenient function in Postgres that is used to concatenate two arrays. It accepts two arrays as arguments and retrieves a concatenated array.

How to Filter Data Using PostgreSQL WHERE Clause

In PostgreSQL, the WHERE clause allows us to filter the result set retrieved by the UPDATE, SELECT, or DELETE query. The WHERE clause filters the data based on a specific condition or several conditions.

How to Insert Data Into an Array in PostgreSQL

In PostgreSQL, several syntaxes can be used to insert data into an array, such as using the ARRAY keyword with square brackets “[]” or curly braces enclosed within single quotes.

How to Rename a User/Role in PostgreSQL

In PostgreSQL, the RENAME TO clause is used along with the ALTER USER or the ALTER ROLE statement to rename a user/role.

How to Insert Bulk Data in PostgreSQL

In PostgreSQL, bulk data can be inserted into a table using an INSERT INTO statement or COPY command. In Postgres, the COPY command allows us to load bulk data from one or more files.

How to Create a User in PostgreSQL

To create a user in Postgres, specify the “CREATE USER” command followed by the user name, and after that, assign the privileges to the user using the “WITH” clause.

How to Concatenate a String and a Number in PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL allows us to concatenate a string with a number using a built-in “CONCAT()” function or a pipe concatenation operator “||”.

How to Use ALTER USER Statement in PostgreSQL

A Postgres user's attributes can be changed using the ALTER USER statement. Using the ALTER USER command, we can modify/alter the user's password, privileges, etc..

How to Find Logged In Users in PostgreSQL

To find the logged-in users in Postgres, the “pg_stat_activity” view is used. While to find all Postgres users, a system table named "pg_user" is used.