Antonin Januska 6/27/2020

Using Postgres FOR loop to generate data

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This technical article explains how to use a DO block with a FOR loop in PostgreSQL to programmatically insert test data into a database. It walks through the syntax for creating loops, variable substitution with EXECUTE USING, and practical use cases like generating data for testing UI components such as virtual scrolling.

Using Postgres FOR loop to generate data

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