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pcg_random

PCG pseudo-random number generator functions for PostgreSQL.

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Overview

Packagepgsql_pcg_random
Version0.0.1
RepositoryUnspecified
Extension typeStandard
Requires CREATE EXTENSIONYes
Requires preloadNo
TrustedNo
RelocatableYes
Stars2
Latest commit2016-09-19
Catalogue updated2026-08-30

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