How to debug postgresql stored procedures?

Question

I realize that there is nothing similar to SQL Server Management Studio, so I am mentally prepared to use the good old printf debugging.

The only question is how to

Answer 1

Along with the trusty ol' RAISE commands, there are also a couple 3rd-party tools that I have heard of, though I've never used them.

• PLPGSQL Lint: https://github.com/okbob/plpgsql_lint
• EDB Debugger: http://www.enterprisedb.com/docs/en/9.0/asguide/Postgres_Plus_Advanced_Server_Guide-17.htm. My understanding is that the EnterpriseDB Debugger comes bundled with their Postgres Studio package.