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Difference between except: and except Exception as e:

Published on September 2, 2023

# Understanding the Difference: `except:` vs `except Exception as e:` So you've stumbled upon some code snippets that look almost identical, but have a slight difference. The question on your mind is, what exactly is the difference between `except:` and `

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Backup/Restore a dockerized PostgreSQL database

Published on September 2, 2023

## How to Backup/Restore a Dockerized PostgreSQL Database: A Complete Guide πŸ˜πŸ“¦πŸ” So, you're trying to backup/restore a PostgreSQL database using Docker, but your data is not being properly restored? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'

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How to check if mysql database exists

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Check If a MySQL Database Exists πŸ§πŸ’Ύ So, you're building a quick and dirty app, and you need to check whether a MySQL database exists after establishing a connection. Don't worry, we've got your back! In this blog post, we'll walk you through th

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Difference between a user and a schema in Oracle?

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ“Oracle Demystified: Understanding the Difference Between a User and a Schema πŸ‘‹ Hey fellow tech enthusiasts! Welcome back to my tech blog. Today, we're diving deep into the depths of Oracle databases to explore a commonly misunderstood concept - the

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What"s the fastest way to do a bulk insert into Postgres?

Published on September 2, 2023

# The Need for Speed: 🏎️ Bulk Inserting into Postgres Have you ever found yourself in the need to insert massive amounts of data into a Postgres database, only to become frustrated with slow and inefficient performance? Fear not! In this blog post, we'll

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What are OLTP and OLAP. What is the difference between them?

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ”₯ **OLTP vs OLAP: Understanding the Difference** πŸ”₯ πŸ’‘ Hey there, confused tech enthusiasts! Are you struggling to wrap your head around the terms OLTP and OLAP? πŸ€” Don't worry; you're not alone! They may seem like alphabet soup, but fear not! Our blog p

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What are the performance characteristics of sqlite with very large database files?

Published on September 2, 2023

# The Performance Characteristics of SQLite with Very Large Database Files Are you working with large SQLite database files and wondering about the performance characteristics? πŸ€” In the past, there were concerns about SQLite's ability to handle files lar

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What"s the difference between TRUNCATE and DELETE in SQL

Published on September 2, 2023

# What's the difference between TRUNCATE and DELETE in SQL? πŸ’₯ If you've ever worked with databases, you've probably come across the need to remove unwanted data from a table. SQL offers two commonly used commands for this purpose: **TRUNCATE** and **DELE

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What is the easiest way to ignore a JPA field during persistence?

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“βœ¨ *Title: The Secret Sauce to Ignoring JPA Fields during Persistence πŸ€«πŸ”’* Hey there, tech enthusiasts! πŸ‘‹πŸ€“ Are you tired of persisting unnecessary fields in your JPA entities? πŸ€” Do you wish there was a magical annotation that could make them disappe

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Adding a new value to an existing ENUM Type

Published on September 2, 2023

## 🌟 Adding a New Value to an Existing ENUM Type: Simple Steps with Big Impact! 🌟 So, you have an existing ENUM type column in your database table, and now you want to level up by adding a new value to it? πŸ€” Don't worry, I've got you covered! In this b