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Alternate output format for psql showing one column per line with column name

Published on September 2, 2023

# Alternate Output Format for psql - A Guide for Easy Viewing πŸ“ƒ Are you struggling with viewing PostgreSQL query results in a readable format? 😫 Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll explore a simple solution to display query results

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How to pass in password to pg_dump?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Pass in Password to pg_dump? πŸ’»πŸ”‘ Creating regular backups of your database is crucial in order to avoid any potential catastrophes. However, when using the `pg_dump` command in a cron job, you may encounter an issue where it prompts you to enter

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Binding a Button"s visibility to a bool value in ViewModel

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸš€Binding a Button's Visibility to a Bool Value in ViewModel Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need to dynamically control the visibility of a button based on a boolean value in your ViewModel? If so, you're not alone! In this blog p

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`pg_tblspc` missing after installation of latest version of OS X (Yosemite or El Capitan)

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ“ Why is `pg_tblspc` missing after installation of the latest version of OS X? If you're a macOS user and you utilize PostgreSQL with Homebrew, you may have encountered the issue where PostgreSQL fails to start after a system reboot, resulting in the e

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Can"t subtract offset-naive and offset-aware datetimes

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ•’ Can't subtract offset-naive and offset-aware datetimes So you're trying to calculate the age of a timestamp in PostgreSQL, but running into an error: `TypeError: can't subtract offset-naive and offset-aware datetimes`. Sounds frustrating, right? But

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PostgreSQL: Modify OWNER on all tables simultaneously in PostgreSQL

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“ **Title**: PostgreSQL: How to Modify the Owner of All Tables Simultaneously in PostgreSQL πŸ‘‹ Introduction: Hey there! If you've been struggling to modify the owner of all tables in your PostgreSQL database, you're in luck! πŸ€ In this guide, I'll show y

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WPF Application that only has a tray icon

Published on September 2, 2023

# 🌟Building a WPF Application with a Tray Icon🌟 Are you a WPF newbie wondering how to create an application that starts minimized to the system tray? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process, addressing common issues and p

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Postgres: INSERT if does not exist already

Published on September 2, 2023

# Postgres: INSERT if does not exist already Are you struggling with duplicate key errors when trying to insert data into a Postgres database? Fear not, because we have the solution for you! In this blog post, we'll address the common issue of trying to i

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psql: FATAL: role "postgres" does not exist

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ” **Troubleshooting "psql: FATAL: role 'postgres' does not exist" Error** So, you were playing around with the `psql` commands and accidentally dropped the `postgres` database. Now you're stuck at `sudo -u postgres psql postgres`, and you're seeing the d

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Run a PostgreSQL .sql file using command line arguments

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Run a PostgreSQL `.sql` File using Command Line Arguments πŸ’» Are you struggling to run those massive `.sql` files with thousands of INSERT statements in your PostgreSQL database? Don't fret, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll address the