This is part of a series of posts from Aisha Bukar comparing MySQL and PostgreSQL. You can see the entire series here.
When working with strings in a database system, you need to ensure that the data is stored, sorted, and compared accurately. That’s where character sets and collations come in. Character sets determine how text is saved while collations define how the database sorts and compares text.
For example, if you’re storing text in different languages (like English, Chinese, or Arabic), choosing the right character set ensures the text is saved properly. Picking the right collation ensures sorting