PostgreSQL

51.93. `pg_views`
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51.93. `pg_views`

The view pg_views provides access to useful information about each view in the database.

Table 51.94. pg_views Columns

Name Type References Description

Name	Type	References	Description
`schemaname`	`name`	`pg_namespace.nspname`	Name of schema containing view
`viewname`	`name`	`pg_class.relname`	Name of view
`viewowner`	`name`	`pg_authid.rolname`	Name of view’s owner
`definition`	`text`		View definition (a reconstructed `SELECT` query)