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I think postgres' docs work quite well as a reference documentation. But in my opinion they're quite bad at introducing users to postgres/SQL/databases, includi
by anarazel 11y ago
I think postgres' docs work quite well as a reference documentation. But in my opinion they're quite bad at introducing users to postgres/SQL/databases, including important operational tasks like backups.
- jrapdx3 11y agoIn some respects that's true, though the docs do contain a lot of patient explanation at a pretty basic level. I wouldn't exactly call it a tutorial but it did teach me a great deal about SQL when I started using the db > 15 years ago. New standards and features have made the program more complicated over time, so periodically I need to study up on these topics. More than a few times, it's been really useful to have that "beginner level" info re: stuff that's new to me. But like you say, not all subjects are covered that way, perhaps they haven't been considered to be basic. I bet if there are enough requests the project would improve the documentation in those areas.