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Why Write PostgreSQL Extension Functions?

Joe Conway explains PostgreSQL extension on O'Reilly. "Have you ever wanted (or needed) to process your data in a way that your database cannot handle natively? You're not alone. One of my favorite capabilities of PostgreSQL is its extensibility. You can extend PostgreSQL's native functionality using one of the five procedural languages shipped with PostgreSQL or one of several independently available procedural language handlers."
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