Beautifying SQL in pgAdmin is a great way to improve readability, organization and maintenance of your SQL databases. Below are some helpful tips for cleaning up and beautifying your SQL in pgAdmin:
Use Capitalization
Capitalization is an important part of writing clean and readable code. You can easily make use of pgAdmin’s code formatter to capitalize all keywords in your SQL which will make your queries easier to read and to troubleshoot.
Utilize White Spaces
White spaces help to increase readability and make code easier to work with. By using spaces, tabs and new lines, you can effectively separate logical sections of your query and allow the reader to focus on one area of the code at a time.
Make Use of Comments
Comments are an invaluable tool in your coding arsenal. While coding, it’s easy to lose focus on all the functions your code is performing over time, which can be a real nightmare to troubleshoot. By adding comments to your code, you can quickly and easily remind yourself what certain pieces of your code are doing, so you don’t have to spend time researching it down the track.
Include Naming Conventions
Naming conventions are essential for maintaining SQL code. By standardizing the names of tasks and functions throughout your queries, you make them easier to remember and find when troubleshooting. For example, if you have a function in your query that creates an index, you should name it “Create_Index_Table” instead of something obscure like “X_X_Table”.
Avoid Long Queries
Long queries can slow down your database and make it harder to troubleshoot errors. Wherever possible, try to make use of stored procedures, functions and views, which will allow you to declutter your code and make it more manageable.
By following these tips and tricks, you can easily clean up your SQL in pgAdmin and make it more readable, efficient and maintainable.
