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about the technology

Fixing mistakes in PostgreSQL databases can be time-consuming and risky—especially when you’re making live changes to an in-use system. Fortunately, you can learn from the mistakes other Postgres pros have already made! This incredibly practical book lays out how to find and avoid the most common, dangerous, and sneaky errors you’ll encounter using PostgreSQL.

about the book

PostgreSQL Mistakes and How To Avoid Them identifies Postgres problems in key areas like data types, features, security, and high availability. For each mistake you’ll find a real-world narrative that illustrates the pattern and provides concrete recommendations for improvement. You’ll especially appreciate the illustrative code snippets, schema samples, mind maps, and tables that show the pros and cons of different approaches.

what's inside

• Diagnose configuration and operation issues
• Fix bad SQL code
• Address security and administration issues
• Ensure smooth migration and upgrades

about the reader

For PostgreSQL database administrators and application developers.

about the author

Jimmy Angelakos is a systems and database architect and PostgreSQL Contributor. He works as a Senior Principal Engineer at Deriv.

I’ve run into many of these mistakes. Read up to get prepared!

Navigates PostgreSQL pitfalls with clarity. I highly recommend it.

A straightforward style and real-world examples make it an essential read.

Provides valuable tips to avoid common PostgreSQL pitfalls.