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Reset auto increment counter in postgres

Published on September 2, 2023

# πŸ”„ Resetting the Auto Increment Counter in Postgres If you're working with a table in Postgres and need to reset the auto increment counter, you might have encountered errors or confusion when trying to accomplish this. In this post, we'll address commo

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Convert INT to VARCHAR SQL

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸ“ **Title: How to Convert INT to VARCHAR in SQL - A Simple Solution** ✨**Introduction:** Have you encountered a situation where you needed to convert an integer (INT) to a string (VARCHAR) in SQL? Fear not, as we have all the answers you need! In this bl

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What datatype to use when storing latitude and longitude data in SQL databases?

Published on September 2, 2023

πŸŒπŸ—ΊοΈπŸ“Š What Datatype Should You Use to Store Latitude and Longitude Data in SQL Databases? πŸŒπŸ“ˆ πŸ” Are you working with geolocation data and scratching your head on which datatype to use for storing latitude and longitude in your SQL database? πŸ€” Fear no

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SQL Server Insert if not exists

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Insert Data into SQL Server Table Only if it Doesn't Exist πŸ—„οΈ Are you tired of duplicating data in your SQL Server table? Do you want to ensure that only unique data gets inserted? πŸ€” Well, you're in luck! In this blog post, we'll explore a comm

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How to replace a string in a SQL Server Table Column

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Replace a String in a SQL Server Table Column Are you facing the challenge of updating a specific portion of a string in a SQL Server table column? Look no further! In this guide, we will explore the common issue of replacing a string in a SQL Se

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MySQL query String contains

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Perform a MySQL Query to Check for a String Containing Another String πŸ’‘ Are you struggling to figure out how to perform a MySQL query to check if a specific string contains certain data? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'

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What"s the difference between CharField and TextField in Django?

Published on September 2, 2023

# CharField vs TextField in Django: Decoding the Mystery πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’₯ So, you're working on your Django project and you encounter the famous `CharField()` and `TextField()` fields in the models. πŸ€”οΈπŸ’­ You might've noticed that the documentation states that `

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What is the equivalent of "describe table" in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Discovering Table Structure in SQL Server πŸ“Š So, you want to get an insight into the columns and types of a table in your SQL Server database? πŸ€” No worries, I've got your back! In this guide, I'll show you how to achieve this without relying on a GUI,

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Getting the SQL from a Django QuerySet

Published on September 2, 2023

# Getting the SQL from a Django QuerySet πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»πŸ’‘ Are you trying to debug some strange behavior in your Django application but can't figure out what queries are being executed on the database? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll sh

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How can I copy data from one column to another in the same table?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Copy Data from One Column to Another in the Same Table πŸ”„πŸ’Ύ Have you ever found yourself wondering how to transfer data from one column to another within the same table in SQL? It's a common challenge that can be easily solved with a few simple s