The Convergence That Changes Everything Imagine a world where your database doesn’t just store data—it thinks, learns, and makes intelligent decisions. This isn’t science fiction; it’s happening right now with PostgreSQL, and it’s fundamentally reshaping how we build intelligent applications. … Read More
Author Archives: Taufik Mulyadi
Handling Race Conditions in PostgreSQL MVCC
PostgreSQL’s Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC) architecture represents one of the most sophisticated approaches to handling concurrent database operations. By maintaining multiple versions of data rows and providing each transaction with a consistent snapshot of the database state, MVCC allows readers … Read More
PostgreSQL Anniversary: Technical Evolution and Enterprise Impact
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POSTGRESQL Executive Summary On July 8, 1996, PostgreSQL version 6.0 was officially released under an open-source license, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most sophisticated object-relational database management systems (ORDBMS) in enterprise computing. After … Read More
Mastering PostgreSQL Performance: A Complete Guide to Query Optimization and Database Tuning
PostgreSQL has earned its reputation as one of the most robust and feature-rich relational databases available today. Beyond its reliability and standards compliance, PostgreSQL’s sophisticated query optimization engine stands as a testament to advanced database engineering. However, even the most … Read More
Blue-Green Deployment for PostgreSQL Upgrade
Enhanced Minimal Downtime Upgrade & Zero Downtime Migration Strategy PostgreSQL 11 → 15.9 🎯 Objective: Upgrade PostgreSQL from version 11 to 15.9 using a Blue-Green strategy with: ✅ Zero downtime during data replication and testing ✅ Minimal downtime during upgrade … Read More
Comparing Modern SQL Databases: PostgreSQL vs MySQL vs OceanBase and Beyond
1. Introduction In today’s data-driven landscape, choosing the right database system can significantly impact application performance, scalability, and maintainability. Whether you are building a small web application, a financial system, or a globally distributed service, the database plays a central … Read More
Designing a Highly Available PostgreSQL Architecture Using HAProxy, Patroni, and etcd
Background In modern applications, database availability is critical. Downtime means not just a loss in revenue but also user trust. This article outlines our journey in designing a highly available PostgreSQL architecture using: – 5 PostgreSQL nodes (1 leader + … Read More