January 2019
Beginner
556 pages
14h 19m
English
Overview
Immerse yourself in the capabilities of PostgreSQL 11 with this comprehensive beginner's guide. Learning PostgreSQL 11 will take you through relational database fundamentals and advanced database functionality, empowering you to build efficient and scalable database solutions with confidence. By the end of this book, you'll have mastery over PostgreSQL's features to develop, manage, and optimize your own databases.
What this Book will help me do
- Gain a solid understanding of relational database principles and the PostgreSQL ecosystem.
- Learn to install PostgreSQL, create a database, and design a data model effectively.
- Develop skills to create, manipulate, and optimize tables, views, and efficient indexes.
- Utilize server-side programming with PL/pgSQL and advanced data types like JSONB.
- Enhance database reliability and performance, and connect to your Python applications seamlessly.
Author(s)
Christopher Travers and None Volkov bring their collective expertise and practical experience to this book. Christopher has a strong background in software development and database systems, with years of hands-on involvement with PostgreSQL. None has contributed significantly to innovative database solutions, emphasizing clear and actionable instructions. Together, they aim to demystify PostgreSQL for learners of all backgrounds.
Who is it for?
This book is crafted for developers, database administrators, and tech enthusiasts who want to delve into PostgreSQL. Beginners with no prior database experience will find its approach accessible, while those aiming to enhance their skills with PostgreSQL's latest features will benefit immensely. It's ideal for anyone seeking to build solid database or data warehousing applications with modern capabilities and best practices.
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