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Optimizing PostgreSQL Queries with EXPLAIN ANALYZE: Analyzing and Improving Query Performance

By admin March 8, 2026

Learn how to use EXPLAIN ANALYZE in PostgreSQL to read execution plans, analyze slow queries, and optimize performance with the right indexes. This guide goes from a 5-minute quick start to advanced techniques like covering indexes, composite indexes, and auto_explain.

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PostgreSQL Backup Done Right: Strategy, Automation, and Real-World Restore Testing

By admin March 4, 2026

PostgreSQL backup isn't just about running pg_dump and walking away — the more critical part is regular restore testing and monitoring backup file integrity. This post shares a battle-tested workflow with automation scripts, a comparison of pg_dump vs pg_basebackup, and a complete checklist to make sure your backups actually work when it counts.

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SQL vs NoSQL: When to Choose Each for Your Project

By admin March 2, 2026

SQL and NoSQL aren't competitors — each solves a different problem. This article breaks down when to choose SQL, when to use NoSQL, and how to combine both in real-world systems.

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Optimizing PostgreSQL Performance with PgBouncer: Connection Pooling in Production

By admin February 28, 2026

A guide to installing and configuring PgBouncer to address connection overhead in PostgreSQL. Real-world experience after 6 months in production: server connections reduced from 180 to 25, API response time improved from 800ms to under 300ms.