PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is an advanced open-source relational database known for reliability, feature robustness, and SQL standards compliance.

What is PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database management system with over 35 years of active development. Known for reliability, data integrity, and standards compliance, it handles complex workloads.

PostgreSQL Features

ACID Compliance: Full transaction support
Complex Queries: CTEs, window functions, subqueries
Full-Text Search: Built-in text search
JSONB: Native JSON document storage
Geographic Data: PostGIS extension
Table Inheritance: Object-oriented features
Extensibility: Custom types, operators, functions

PostgreSQL Use Cases

Complex applications, geospatial data, data warehousing, and applications requiring strong data integrity.

Common Misconceptions

"PostgreSQL is slower than MySQL" - Often faster for complex queries
"PostgreSQL is hard to use" - Modern tools simplify administration
"PostgreSQL is overkill for small apps" - Scales down well