Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Functions
In computer science, functions are subprograms identified by a name. They can receive a
list of parameters and one of the great benefits is the reuse of code. In addition, they make
the code reading more intuitive.
All the function extensions on PostgreSQL provide a set of methods that increase the
power and features of your database. They provide algorithms to solve common problems.
In the upcoming sections, you will learn the available function extensions in Heroku Post-
gres.
