Re: Why not used standart SQL commands?

["David G. Johnston" <david.g.johnston@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Ali Koca <kinetixcicocuk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm seeing \dt used for "show tables", \l used for "show databases". Why
> not standart SQL syntax words? Why specified PostgreSQL commands?
> I can't figure out that.

Less characters to type (and remember).  Assuming psql is available is reasonable given the forum.  Also, the output is generally better.

David J.