Category: Postgresql

Database performance optimization is one of the most impactful ways to improve application responsiveness and user experience. In our recent optimization project, we achieved a remarkable 90% reduction in query response times through strategic PostgreSQL index optimization. This blog post shares the techniques, strategies, and real-world examples that led to these dramatic performance improvements. The…

In the world of data analysis and reporting, the ability to perform complex calculations across rows of data is invaluable. PostgreSQL’s window functions provide precisely this capability, enabling analysts and developers to create sophisticated reports without resorting to multiple queries or application-level processing. If you’re looking to take your SQL reporting capabilities to the next…

In the high-stakes world of financial technology, database reliability isn’t just a technical requirement—it’s a business imperative. FinTech applications process millions of transactions daily, each representing real money and requiring absolute accuracy, security, and compliance with regulations. This is where PostgreSQL has emerged as a leading database solution for forward-thinking FinTech companies. Why PostgreSQL Is…

In the world of API development, many approaches require extensive coding in languages like JavaScript, Python, or Java, usually coupled with ORMs (Object-Relational Mappers) to interact with databases. However, there’s a remarkably efficient alternative that leverages PostgreSQL’s powerful features: PostgREST. PostgREST automatically creates a RESTful API directly from your PostgreSQL database schema, eliminating the need…

In today’s cloud-first world, running PostgreSQL databases on managed cloud services has become increasingly popular. AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure all offer robust PostgreSQL-as-a-Service options that remove much of the operational burden from database administrators while providing enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scalability. This guide explores best practices for deploying and managing PostgreSQL…

In today’s data-driven world, the ability to search for information based on meaning rather than exact keyword matching is becoming increasingly important. This is where semantic similarity search comes into play, and PostgreSQL—combined with the pgvector extension—provides a powerful platform for implementing these advanced search capabilities. What is Semantic Similarity? Semantic similarity refers to the…

PostgreSQL 16, released in September 2023, represents a significant step forward for this powerful open-source database system. With improvements spanning performance optimization, developer experience, and advanced capabilities, this version brings several noteworthy enhancements that can dramatically impact how developers build and maintain data-intensive applications. Performance Enhancements Parallel Query Improvements PostgreSQL 16 takes parallel processing to…

Modern web applications increasingly demand real-time data updates to provide responsive and dynamic user experiences. While traditional polling mechanisms have been the go-to solution for years, they’re inefficient and resource-intensive. PostgreSQL offers a powerful alternative through its native pub/sub capabilities with the LISTEN/NOTIFY mechanism, which pairs elegantly with WebSockets to deliver true real-time data flow.…

In today’s cloud-native landscape, microservices architectures have become the standard for building scalable, maintainable applications. When implementing multi-tenant systems within this paradigm, PostgreSQL offers powerful capabilities through schema isolation that deserve special attention. Schema isolation provides a balanced approach between complete database separation and shared-table architectures, giving each tenant their own namespace while maintaining database-level…