Managing object dependencies in PostgreSQL – Overview and helpful inspection queries (Part 1)

This article provides an overview of object dependencies in PostgreSQL databases and their importance in managing the database effectively. It also discusses various types of dependencies like column dependencies, indexes, sequences, user-defined data types, views, functions and procedures, constraints, and triggers.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Types of object dependencies with examples
• Inspecting and analyzing object dependencies
• Queries to find dependencies for foreign keys, table types, columns, indexes, sequences, user-defined data types, views, and triggers
• The role of understanding dependencies in making informed changes without disrupting other objects