On 2012-11-05, Moshe Jacobson <moshe@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > --14dae93404f5f865d804cdc59353 > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Is there any practical difference between defining a column as a > varchar(n)vs. a varchar > vs. a text field? > > I've always been under the impression that if I am wanting to index a > varchar column, it is better to set a maximum length. It doesn't really matter, the index itself will impose the limit (unless you use a hash index where ther is no limit) > But more importantly, what's the practical difference between varchar with > no limit and text? text is immeasurably faster. > Thanks, and apologies if this is a FAQ... -- ⚂⚃ 100% natural -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
