In PostgreSQL, switching between databases using the psql tool is a simple process. By default, you are always connected to one active database within psql. This active database is the one you initially connected to. To switch to a different database, you can use the \connect command, or \c.
Here’s an example:
\connect mydatabase
In the above command, mydatabase is the name of the database you want to switch to. Once executed, PostgreSQL will close the connection to the previous database and connect you to the specified one.
To illustrate this process, here’s a screenshot:
By following these simple steps, you can easily switch between databases in PostgreSQL and work with the one that suits your needs.
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