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append_only_heap

PostgreSQL table access method that avoids fragmentation of variable-length append-only data.

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Overview

Packageappend_only_heap
Version1.0
RepositoryUnspecified
Extension typeStandard
Requires CREATE EXTENSIONYes
Requires preloadNo
TrustedNo
RelocatableYes
Stars2
Latest commit2021-02-16
Catalogue updated2026-08-30

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