PostgreSQL PG_CLIENT_ENCODING() function

PG_CLIENT_ENCODING() function

The PostgreSQL pg_client_encoding function is used to get the current client encoding name.

This encoding determines how characters are interpreted between the client application and the PostgreSQL server.

Uses of PG_CLIENT_ENCODING() Function

• Check Client Encoding: Identify the current encoding used by the client application for data communication.


• Debug Encoding Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot character encoding problems by verifying the client encoding.


• Configuration Validation: Ensure that the client encoding settings match the expected or required encoding for proper data handling.


• Compatibility Checking: Verify encoding settings to ensure compatibility between different systems or applications interacting with the PostgreSQL database.

Syntax:

pg_client_encoding (string)

PostgreSQL Version: 9.3

Visual Presentation of PostgreSQL PG_CLIENT_ENCODING() function

Example: PostgreSQL PG_CLIENT_ENCODING() function:

The example below returns the current client encoding name.

SQL Code:

SELECT pg_client_encoding();

Output:

pg_client_encoding
--------------------
 WIN1252
(1 row)

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