Exposed: Custom column types
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A detailed guide on extending Exposed, Kotlin's SQL library, by implementing custom column types. Using PostgreSQL enums as an example, the article demonstrates how to create type-safe database mappings by extending ColumnType, implementing value conversion methods, handling default values, and creating SQL literals. Covers the complete flow from JDBC-level understanding through to practical implementation with code examples.
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