PL/pgSQL (Procedural Language/PostgreSQL Structured Query Language) is a procedural language used to write functions, triggers, and stored procedures within the PostgreSQL database. It extends SQL by adding control structures such as loops, conditions, and error handling. This allows developers to write more complex database operations and business logic inside the database itself.
Unlike SQL, which is primarily used to query and manipulate data, PL/pgSQL allows for procedural control over how and when those operations occur, making it ideal for tasks such as automation, batch processing, and integrating complex business logic into your database operations.