December 16
Ever wonder what a transaction actually does in SQL? This short guide breaks it down in plain English, with real examples and zero fluff. Perfect if you want to stop “hoping for the best” and start using transactions with confidence.
December 14
PostgreSQL’s JSONB data type gives you the flexibility of a document store while keeping all the relational superpowers you already know. But the truth is simple: most developers struggle with JSONB purely because they forget the syntax. This guide is the refresher I wish someone handed me years ago!
December 12
PostgreSQL’s JSONB type is incredibly powerful. It’s flexible, fast, and lets developers store semi-structured data without spinning up a separate document store. But here’s the truth: most JSONB performance problems come from developers treating JSONB like a magic box instead of a real data type with real indexing rules.
December 10
PostgreSQL locking feels scary — mostly because the documentation lists 15 different lock modes, half of which sound like they were named during a caffeine-fueled meeting. But here’s the truth: you only need to understand a few key concepts to debug almost every lock issue you’ll ever encounter.
December 08
PostgreSQL gives you a huge toolbox of data types, which is great — until you accidentally pick the wrong one and end up fighting performance issues, storage problems, or subtle bugs that show up months later. In this article, we’ll go over the four data type pairs developers misuse the most, and I’ll show you the simple rules that will keep your schemas clean and your data correct.
December 06
PostgreSQL comes with hundreds of settings — but as a DBA, you only need to master a small handful to dramatically improve performance. These are the 10 essentials every DBA should understand cold!
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.
