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"Features that differ from PostgreSQL" should mention NULL sort order

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Documentation
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postgresql
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Start with the PostgreSQL compatibility page's “Features that differ from PostgreSQL” section and compare it with the linked “NULLs and sorting” documentation. Update the compatibility documentation to mention the NULL sort-order difference and explain the null_ordered_last session variable; done means both behaviors are accurately described.

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Description

This page lists most postgresql compatibility issues, but it doesn't mention that NULLs are sorted differently by ORDER BY. I think it should be mentioned

Also maybe it should explain how to use the null_ordered_last session variable.

Jira issue: DOC-15693

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