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Mastering PostgreSQL 18+ in Docker: A Complete Guide to the New Data Directory Structure

Mastering PostgreSQL 18+ in Docker: A Complete Guide to the New Data Directory Structure

PostgreSQL 18 introduced a fundamental shift in how the official Docker image manages data directories. This change caught many developers off guard, especially those accustomed to the long-standing /var/lib/postgresql/data mount point. If you upgraded to PostgreSQL 18+ and suddenly saw warnings about “old-style data directories,” you'

Understanding ENUMs in PostgreSQL — The Right Way to Define and Use Them

Understanding ENUMs in PostgreSQL — The Right Way to Define and Use Them

When working with relational databases, data integrity and consistency are key principles that guide good schema design. One of the most common examples of this is when we want to restrict a column’s possible values — for instance, a user’s status can only be active, inactive, or banned. In

Unlocking the Power of PostgreSQL: Why JSONB is Your All-in-One Solution for Structured and Document Data

Unlocking the Power of PostgreSQL: Why JSONB is Your All-in-One Solution for Structured and Document Data

When it comes to building modern applications, developers often face the challenge of deciding between a relational database and a document store. However, with PostgreSQL's JSONB feature, you don't have to choose. PostgreSQL allows you to handle both structured and semi-structured data seamlessly, making it a

Effective PostgreSQL Backup Strategies for High Availability

Effective PostgreSQL Backup Strategies for High Availability

In today’s data-driven world, ensuring the availability and integrity of your database is crucial. PostgreSQL, a powerful relational database management system, offers robust tools for backup and recovery. Here, we will explore effective strategies for backing up your PostgreSQL database while emphasizing high availability and disaster recovery. Understanding Backup

Ensuring Data Resilience: Optimizing Backup and Recovery Strategies for PostgreSQL

Ensuring Data Resilience: Optimizing Backup and Recovery Strategies for PostgreSQL

In today's digital landscape, data resilience is a critical factor for any organization, especially for startups like Startup Company, which rely heavily on their databases for operational continuity. With the increasing volume of data and the potential for unexpected system failures, having a robust backup and recovery strategy

Handling PostgreSQL ENUM Types: Fixing Errors When Filtering ENUM Values in Queries

Handling PostgreSQL ENUM Types: Fixing Errors When Filtering ENUM Values in Queries

In PostgreSQL, ENUM types are a useful feature that allows developers to define a set of allowed values for a column, adding a layer of data integrity to the database. This guide will focus on an example where filtering ENUM values without the proper type casting causes an error and