Naming variables Why will force_parallel_mode – the runtime option be renamed to debug_parallel_query in PostgreSQL 16? Proper variable and function naming play a vital role in making code understandable, maintainable, and easily shareable. When we give our variables descriptive names that reflect their purpose, it becomes much simpler for others to understand our code, follow […]

© Laurenz Albe 2022 (Updated 2023-04-07) Even if you understand what a deadlock is, debugging deadlocks can be tricky. This article shows some techniques on how to figure out the cause of a deadlock. A simple deadlock example Setting the stage We will test our techniques for debugging deadlocks with the following example: The deadlock […]