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Quickly setup Postgres database using Docker (Mac/Linux)
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Simple tutorial on how to quickly setup a postgres database on a Mac using Terminal and Docker Desktop.

Creating the Docker container and image

Open terminal and run this command:

docker run --name postgres_image -e POSTGRES_PASSWORD=password -d postgres

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Accessing the image

Open the Docker CLI for the image and run this command:

psql -h localhost -p 5432 -U postgres

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Basic Postgres commands to get started

Postgres Tutorial - psql Commands

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