December 22
PostgreSQL’s extension system is one of its greatest strengths. From performance tuning with pg_stat_statements to UUID generation, encryption, and even geospatial queries with PostGIS, here are the extensions every developer should know!
December 21
If you’ve ever needed running totals, rankings, or “compare to previous row” logic, window functions are the tool you’ve been missing. This beginner-friendly guide walks through PostgreSQL’s window functions using Pagila so you can start using them with confidence!
December 20
Need to delete rows in production? One wrong DELETE can wreck your app. This article shows the safe, battle-tested steps pros use to avoid outages and regrets.
December 19
A quick, beginner-friendly guide to generating sample data in PostgreSQL. Learn how to create thousands of rows using generate_series, random(), arrays, and timestamps — no CSVs required.
December 18
A simple, practical guide to PostgreSQL’s isolation levels. Learn what READ COMMITTED, REPEATABLE READ, and SERIALIZABLE actually mean — with real examples that finally make everything click!
December 17
If you’ve used databases for more than 10 minutes, you’ve heard the term ACID. But most explanations are either way too academic or way too vague. This guide breaks the four ACID properties down in simple, practical terms — using real examples from the Pagila database.
I’ve spent over 20 years optimizing databases and designing rock-solid data systems. Now I’m sharing what I’ve learned to help others build faster, smarter, and more reliable platforms.
