Learn PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is one of the fastest-growing open source object-relational database management systems (DBMS) in the world. As well as being easy to use, its scalable and highly efficient. In this book, youll explore PostgreSQL 12 and 13 and learn how to build database solutions using it. Complete with hands-on tutorials, this guide will teach you how to achieve the right database design required for a reliable environment. Youll learn how to install and configure a PostgreSQL server and even manage users and connections. The book then progresses to key concepts of relational databases, before taking you through the Data Definition Language (DDL) and commonly used DDL commands. To build on your skills, youll understand how to interact with the live cluster, create database objects, and use tools to connect to the live cluster. Youll then get to grips with creating tables, building indexes, and designing your database schema. Later, youll explore the Data Manipulation Language (DML) and server-side programming capabilities of PostgreSQL using PL/pgSQL, before learning how to monitor, test, and troubleshoot your database application to ensure high-performance and reliability. By the end of this book, youll be well-versed with the Postgres database and be able to set up your own PostgreSQL instance and use it to build robust solutions.