What are composite types in asyncpg?

What are composite types in asyncpg?

Composite types in asyncpg allow you to define complex data structures that can be used as a single type in your database.

Can you give me an example of how to define a composite type?

Sure! You can define a composite type in PostgreSQL using the CREATE TYPE command, like this: CREATE TYPE address AS (street TEXT, city TEXT, zip_code TEXT);

How do I use this composite type in a table?

You can use it in a table definition like this: CREATE TABLE users (id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY, name TEXT, address address); This allows the address column to store the composite type.

What are the benefits of using composite types?

Composite types help organize related data, reduce redundancy, and improve data integrity by grouping fields together.