PostgreSQL Conversations

We recently started developing a new product that uses PostgreSQL as its database. Our team has a mix of experience levels — some members are fresh out of college with no prior database exposure, while others have decades of software development experience but primarily with MySQL, MSSQL, or Oracle. In this PostgreSQL conversation series, we won’t follow a strict beginner-to-advanced progression. Instead, we’ll document real-world discussions as they unfold within our team at GreyNeurons Consulting. As such, you will see us covering topics from PostgreSQL syntax to comparisons with other databases like MySQL, as well as deeper dives into database design principles.

In this first post we will look at installing & doing basic configurations for PostgreSQL on a Ubuntu Linux.

📌 Introduction to PostgreSQL: The World’s Most Advanced Open-Source Database

PostgreSQL, often referred to as Postgres, is an enterprise-class open-source relational database that has been evolving for over 35 years. Originally developed at the University of California, Berkeley in 1986 by Michael Stonebraker, it was designed to overcome the limitations of traditional databases by implementing advanced object-relational features. Today, PostgreSQL is known for its stability, extensibility, and strict adherence to SQL standards, making it the go-to choice for organizations requiring high performance, scalability, and security.