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PostgreSQL

The world's most advanced open source relational database

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PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source object-relational database system with over 35 years of active development that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, feature robustness, and performance.

When to use

Store structured data with complex relationships

Build applications requiring ACID compliance

Handle large-scale data analytics

Create geospatial applications

Manage time-series data

Key Features

ACID compliance and reliability

Advanced SQL features and extensions

JSON and JSONB support

Full-text search capabilities

Geospatial data support (PostGIS)

Custom data types and functions

Horizontal and vertical scaling options

Tech Compatibility

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Pros

  • Extremely reliable and stable
  • Rich feature set
  • Strong consistency guarantees
  • Excellent performance
  • Active community support

Cons

  • Can be complex for simple use cases
  • Memory intensive
  • Requires database administration knowledge
  • Slower for simple read-heavy workloads

Additional Information

Pricing
Open Source
License
PostgreSQL License
Official Website
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Source Code
GitHub