Database - PostgreSQL
Every successful application needs reliable data storage.
PostgreSQL is a market leader in this category and is the solid choice for database technology.
PostgreSQL Database
Section titled “PostgreSQL Database”PostgreSQL provides the foundation your business can depend on for decades.
Why PostgreSQL?
Section titled “Why PostgreSQL?”⚡ Fast
Section titled “⚡ Fast”PostgreSQL delivers the performance your applications need while keeping your development teams productive. With widespread expertise in the market, you can easily hire qualified developers and maintain development velocity as your business grows.
🛡️ Durable
Section titled “🛡️ Durable”PostgreSQL is completely open source with no single company controlling its future. This means you own your technology stack without vendor lock-in risks. It’s battle-tested at scale by companies like Apple, Netflix, and Instagram, proving its reliability for mission-critical applications.
💰 Cost Effective
Section titled “💰 Cost Effective”Zero licensing fees mean more budget for your core business. PostgreSQL’s mature ecosystem reduces operational overhead, and its efficiency means you get excellent performance without expensive hardware investments.
Business Benefits
Section titled “Business Benefits”- Future-proof investment: Open source ensures long-term viability
- Talent availability: Large pool of experienced developers
- Operational simplicity: Mature tooling and established best practices
- Scalability: Grows with your business from startup to enterprise
Technical Recommendations
Section titled “Technical Recommendations”For your development teams, PostgreSQL offers:
- ACID transactions for data integrity
- Advanced SQL features including window functions, CTEs, and JSON operations
- Extensible with custom functions, types, and extensions
- High availability with streaming replication and failover
- Performance optimized for both OLTP and analytical workloads
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”PostgreSQL should be your default choice for relational data storage. Consider alternatives only when you have specific requirements that PostgreSQL cannot meet.