PostgreSQL TEXT vs VARCHAR: Which Should We Use?
In PostgreSQL, TEXT and VARCHAR are data types which are used to store characters in a column. Both are used to store varying length of characters in column. But there is a slight difference in them, with TEXT you can store unlimited characters in a column whereas with VARCHAR(n) you can only store up to ‘n’ characters of in a column.
Now the question arises which is best to use ?
It depends on the particular use cases or the requirements of a specific application.
- If you are uncertain about the character data which is going to get stored in a column, then you should go with TEXT.
- If you are certain and want only characters with certain limit to get stored in a specified column ,then you should definitely go with VARACHAR(n).
CHARACTER VARYING vs VARCHAR in PostgreSQL
In PostgreSQL, the terms CHARACTER VARYING and VARCHAR are often used interchangeably, but are they truly the same? In this article, We will understand these data types to clarify their similarities and differences. We’ll explore how they work, their syntax, and examples of their usage in PostgreSQL.