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PostgreSQL Sharding Challenges: How It Compares with MongoDB’s Simplicity

PostgreSQL Sharding: An Overview and MongoDB Comparison Introduction Database sharding has become a critical strategy for scaling applications that handle massive datasets and high-traffic workloads. As organizations grow, the need to distribute data across multiple […]

PostgreSQL “Current Transaction is Aborted” Error: Complete Guide to Resolution

PostgreSQL Current Transaction is Aborted Error: Complete Guide to Resolution PostgreSQL’s “ERROR: current transaction is aborted, commands ignored until end of transaction block” is one of the most common yet misunderstood errors developers encounter. This […]

PostgreSQL ALTER TABLE ADD COLUMN: Hidden Dangers and Production Pitfalls

PostgreSQL ALTER TABLE ADD COLUMN: Hidden Dangers and Production Pitfalls When working with PostgreSQL in production environments, seemingly simple DDL operations can have unexpected consequences. The ALTER TABLE ... ADD COLUMNstatement, while appearing straightforward, carries [...]

Bloom Indexes in PostgreSQL: A Complete Guide for Database Optimization

Bloom Indexes in PostgreSQL: A Complete Guide for Database Optimization PostgreSQL's extensive indexing capabilities make it one of the most powerful relational databases available today. Among its various index types, Bloom indexes offer a unique [...]

Optimizing PostgreSQL LIKE and ILIKE Performance: A Complete Guide

Optimizing PostgreSQL LIKE and ILIKE Performance: A Complete Guide PostgreSQL's LIKE and ILIKE operators are essential tools for pattern matching in SQL queries, but they can become significant performance bottlenecks when not properly optimized. Understanding [...]

How to Use EXPLAIN ANALYZE in PostgreSQL for Query Performance Optimization

How to Use EXPLAIN ANALYZE in PostgreSQL for Query Performance Optimization and to Optimize PostgreSQL Query Performance with EXPLAIN ANALYZE When your PostgreSQL queries run slower than expected, identifying the bottleneck becomes crucial for database […]

Speed Up Your PostgreSQL 16 Backups with Improved pg_dump

Introduction to the VACUUM Command: Essential PostgreSQL Database Maintenance

Introduction to the VACUUM Command: Essential PostgreSQL Database Maintenance Database performance optimization is crucial for maintaining efficient applications, and PostgreSQL’s VACUUM command stands as one of the most important maintenance tools available to database administrators. […]

PostgreSQL Threat Modeling for FinTech

PostgreSQL Threat Modeling for FinTech: Building Advanced Secured Database Infrastructure Introduction Financial technology companies handle sensitive data that makes them prime targets for cyber attacks. PostgreSQL, while robust and feature-rich, requires comprehensive threat modeling to […]

Securing User Accounts in PostgreSQL

Securing User Accounts in PostgreSQL: A Comprehensive Technical Guide PostgreSQL’s robust security framework provides multiple layers of protection for user accounts, but proper configuration is essential to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. This guide […]

Tuning PostgreSQL 17 Background Processes

Tuning PostgreSQL 17 Background Processes for optimal performance PostgreSQL 17 introduces several enhancements to its background processes, optimizing performance and scalability for modern workloads. These processes handle critical tasks like data maintenance, I/O operations, and […]