Day 75 - PL/pgSQL

Today, I embarked on exploring the procedural language aspect of extending PostgreSQL. This part of the project involves delving into the world of PL/pgSQL and understanding how to create and utilize procedural functions within Postgres extensions.

I started by familiarizing myself with the basic syntax and structure of PL/pgSQL functions, which are essential for creating procedural extensions. This language offers powerful features that allow developers to perform complex data manipulations and operations directly within the database.

To deepen my understanding, I referred to the official PostgreSQL documentation and various tutorials available online. These resources provided valuable insights into best practices and real-world examples of using PL/pgSQL effectively.

After grasping the fundamentals, I moved on to applying this knowledge practically. I began working on implementing procedural functions within the extension I've been building, using PL/pgSQL to add new functionality to the database.

As with any development work, I encountered a few hiccups along the way. However, by leveraging the PostgreSQL community and online forums like StackOverflow, I was able to seek help and find solutions to the issues I faced. While this part of the project is still a work in progress, I am excited about the potential it holds for enhancing the capabilities of PostgreSQL extensions. Procedural languages provide a powerful toolset for developers to create custom functions tailored to their specific needs.