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The Ultimate Guide to PostgreSQL Database Development

PostgreSQL is one of the most popular open-source database management systems in the world. It is known for its reliability, performance, and scalability. If you are a database administrator or developer, it is essential to have a strong understanding of PostgreSQL.

Essential Postgres: Database Development using PostgreSQL

by Rick Silva

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Essential Postgres Database Development Using PostgreSQL is the definitive guide to PostgreSQL database development. Written by experienced database administrators and developers, this book covers everything you need to know to design, build, and maintain high-performance PostgreSQL databases.

This book is divided into four parts:

to PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Data Modeling and Design
PostgreSQL Administration and Maintenance
PostgreSQL Performance Tuning

Part 1: to PostgreSQL

This part introduces you to PostgreSQL and its features. You will learn about the different data types, operators, and functions available in PostgreSQL. You will also learn about the different ways to connect to PostgreSQL and how to use the PostgreSQL command line interface.

Part 2: PostgreSQL Data Modeling and Design

This part teaches you how to design and model PostgreSQL databases. You will learn about the different types of database schemas and how to choose the right schema for your application. You will also learn about the different normalization techniques and how to use them to improve the performance of your database.

Part 3: PostgreSQL Administration and Maintenance

This part covers the administration and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases. You will learn how to create and manage user accounts, how to back up and restore databases, and how to monitor database performance. You will also learn about the different tools and techniques available for troubleshooting PostgreSQL problems.

Part 4: PostgreSQL Performance Tuning

This part teaches you how to tune PostgreSQL databases for performance. You will learn about the different factors that affect database performance and how to identify and fix performance bottlenecks. You will also learn about the different tools and techniques available for monitoring and troubleshooting PostgreSQL performance.

Essential Postgres Database Development Using PostgreSQL is a comprehensive guide to PostgreSQL database development. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about PostgreSQL and how to use it to build high-performance databases.

What You Will Learn

How to install and configure PostgreSQL
The different data types, operators, and functions available in PostgreSQL
How to design and model PostgreSQL databases
The different normalization techniques and how to use them to improve database performance
How to create and manage user accounts
How to back up and restore databases
How to monitor database performance
The different tools and techniques available for troubleshooting PostgreSQL problems
How to tune PostgreSQL databases for performance

Who This Book Is For

This book is for database administrators and developers who want to learn more about PostgreSQL database development. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve the performance of their PostgreSQL databases.

About the Authors

Joe Celko is a world-renowned expert on database design and development. He has written over 50 books on database-related topics and is a frequent speaker at international conferences.

Darrell K. Fuhriman is a senior database architect with over 25 years of experience in database design and development. He is a co-author of several books on database-related topics.

Essential Postgres: Database Development using PostgreSQL

by Rick Silva

4 out of 5