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- #PostgreSQL
- #database-tools
- #feature-comparison
- The text compares two versions (possibly two software tools) across various features, using checkmarks to denote availability (✓) and dashes for lack of support (—).
- There are six main feature categories: Connections, Schema Browser, Table Inspector, Data Browser, SQL Editor, and Activity Monitor, with additional sections for File Explorer and Appearance.
- In Connections, both support named profiles, password storage, SSH tunnel, connection testing, read-only mode, PostgreSQL URI import, but differ in SSL/TLS toggle, multiple connections, color tags, .pgpass import, URI copying, and superuser badges.
- Schema Browser features include schema-table tree, support for views/enums/sequences/functions, table size display, database switcher, and table operations; differences exist in new table wizard, live filter, schema management, and role browser.
- Table Inspector covers columns, keys, relations, indexes, triggers, and DDL tabs; variations include relations radial graph, constraint addition, and index creation options.
- Data Browser offers paginated grids, filtering, sorting, row editing, data export, and copy functions; discrepancies involve resizable columns, JSON tree view, NULL indicators, pinned columns, and page size configuration.
- SQL Editor includes syntax highlighting, query execution methods, EXPLAIN, multi-statement support, auto-save, and history; differences are per-tab connection picker, query cancellation, and comment toggling.
- File Explorer provides filesystem sidebar for SQL files with file management and location memory, while Activity Monitor only shows active session viewer and query/backend termination in one version.
- Appearance settings cover font and dark/light mode, with system theme support only in one version.