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The Art of PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

Discover the core reasons to choose PostgreSQL, from its open-source BSD-like license to its advanced extensibility allowing new data types and JSON processing. Learn how PostgreSQL enhances SQL with functions, operators, and contrib modules that support modern application needs, including diagnostic tools essential for development and production use.

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Why PostgreSQL?

While we learn SQL and how to make the best of this programming language in modern application development, we’ll also see the PostgreSQL implementation of the SQL standard. That choice is down to several factors, as given below:

  • PostgreSQL is open source, available under a BSD-like license, named the PostgreSQL license.

  • The PostgreSQL project is done completely in the open, using public mailing lists for all discussions, contributions, and decisions. The project goes as far as self-hosting all requirements in order to avoid being influenced by a particular company.

  • While PostgreSQL is developed and maintained in the open by volunteers, most PostgreSQL developers today are contributing in a professional capacity, both in the interests of their ...