PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source relational database known for its robustness and standards compliance. Learn how to optimize it for peak performance.

Index Strategies

Use B-tree, Hash, and GIN indexes appropriately to speed up queries. Analyze query plans with EXPLAIN to identify bottlenecks.

Query Optimization

Write efficient SQL, avoid N+1 queries, and use window functions for complex analytics without performance hits.

  • Use LIMIT and OFFSET for pagination.
  • Batch inserts and updates.
  • Monitor with pg_stat_statements.

Configuration Tuning

Adjust parameters like shared_buffers, work_mem, and effective_cache_size based on your hardware and workload.

Scaling PostgreSQL

Implement read replicas, connection pooling with PgBouncer, and sharding for horizontal scaling in large applications.

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