---
title: "How to create and query the Python PostgreSQL database"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-create-and-query-the-python-postgresql-database-urgk53esj
source_url: https://www.sqlshack.com/how-to-create-and-query-the-python-postgresql-database/
type: article
source: "SQL Shack"
published: 2024-08-15T11:12:42.418Z
updated: 2024-11-08T09:38:57.768Z
tags: ["python", "database", "postgresql"]
reading_time: 9
upvotes: 15
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# How to create and query the Python PostgreSQL database

**[SQL Shack](https://daily.dev/sources/sqlshack)** · 9 min read · 15 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Learn how to create and query a PostgreSQL database using Python. This guide is suitable for both beginners and professionals and covers setting up the environment, connecting to the database, and manipulating database objects using Python. Steps include installing PostgreSQL, configuring Visual Studio Code, and using psycopg2 for database interactions.

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