wonderakwei / PostgreSQL-Database-Management-with-Python-and-Psycopg2

This project explores the various functionalities related to PostgreSQL database management using Python and Psycopg2. The objective is to understand how to interact with a PostgreSQL database using Python scripts and Psycopg2 library.

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PostgreSQL Database Management with Python and Psycopg2

Overview

This project involves managing a PostgreSQL database using Python and the Psycopg2 library. The project includes functionalities such as creating tables, inserting data, querying the database, executing stored procedures, and more.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Features
• Requirements
• Setup and Installation
• Usage
• SQLShell Commands
• Tools

Features

• Database Connection: Establish a connection to a PostgreSQL database using Psycopg2.
• Table Management: Create, delete, and manage database tables.
• Data Operations: Insert, update, delete, and query data in the database.
• Stored Procedures: Execute PostgreSQL stored procedures and functions from Python.
• Error Handling: Robust error handling and logging mechanisms.

Requirements

• Python (version = 3.11)
• PostgreSQL Database
• Psycopg2 Library

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/wonderakwei/PostgreSQL-Database-Management-with-Python-and-Psycopg2.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd PostgreSQL-Database-Management-with-Python-and-Psycopg2

SQLShell Commands

• List All Databases:

  \list

• Change Directory / Database:

  \c schdbm

• Display Tables in the Database:

  \dt

• Display Table Content:

  SELECT * FROM students;

Tools

• Python
• PostgreSQL
• SQLShell
• Git
• PowerShell

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