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48.75. pg_views

The view pg_views provides access to useful information about each view in the database.

Table 48-76. pg_views Columns

Name Type References Description
schemaname name pg_namespace.nspname Name of schema containing view
viewname name pg_class.relname Name of view
viewowner name pg_authid.rolname Name of view's owner
definition text   View definition (a reconstructed SELECT query)
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