PostgreSQL (or Postgres) is an open-source, object-oriented, powerful relational database management system (RDBMS) that allows fast and secure storage, control, and processing of large amounts of data.
PostgreSQL was started as a project at the University of California in 1986 and is currently used by millions of developers worldwide.
Main Advantages Of PostgreSQL
ACID support - ensures transaction safety
JSON support - enables working with semi-structured data
Support for Foreign key, Trigger, View, Function and Stored Procedure
Extensibility (Extensions) - PostGIS, pg_stat_statements, uuid-ossp and others
Large community and continuously updated versions
How does PostgreSQL work?
PostgreSQL works on simple SQL commands, but it is extended with powerful functional capabilities (plpgsql, CTE, window functions).
Who are the users of PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL is used by many large companies, for example:
- Spotify
- Skype
- IMDB
- Yandex
Where is it used?
- For web applications (backend, API)
- Moblie application server part
- ERP and CRM systems
- Data analysis and analytics
- GIS systems (with PostGIS)
PostgreSQL is a reliable, fast and functional database management system for modern applications. If you are working with large volumes of data or need to perform complex operations on the data, PostgreSQL is one of the best choices.
