SSC-EWI-PG0016

Bit String Type converted to Varchar Type

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Severity

Low

Description

When migrating from PostgreSQL, be aware that its BIT String Types and related functions are not natively supported in Snowflake. These data types will be converted to Snowflake's VARCHAR. This conversion means that any PostgreSQL queries or application logic that depend on bitwise operations on these columns will require significant modification to achieve the same functionality in Snowflake.

Code Example

Input Code:

PostgreSQL

IN -> PostgreSQL_01.sql

CREATE TABLE table1 (
   col1 bit(10)
);

Output Code:

Snowflake

OUT -> PostgreSQL_01.sql

CREATE TABLE table1 (
   col1 CHARACTER(10) !!!RESOLVE EWI!!! /*** SSC-EWI-PG0016 - BIT DATA TYPE CONVERTED TO CHARACTER ***/!!!
);

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