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Jamey Barton
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How to list all available tables in PostgreSQL?

Checking the list of database tables is a common task that might be performed multiple times daily, and major database management systems provide built-in methods for this purpose.

PostgreSQL offers several methods that will illustrate using the SQL Shell (psql) command-line tool and dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL, an advanced PostgreSQL IDE that covers all aspects of database management.

Different ways to list tables in PostgreSQL

Continue reading to learn about:

  • How to connect to a PostgreSQL database using psql
  • How to list all tables using psql
  • How to obtain detailed information about tables
  • How to list tables using the pg_catalog schema
  • How to view and manage tables in PostgreSQL GUI tools

https://www.devart.com/dbforge/postgresql/studio/postgres-list-all-tables.html

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