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You probably don’t need a collection of specialty databases. Just use Postgres instead! Written for application developers and database pros, Just Use Postgres! shows you how to get the most out of the powerful Postgres database. In Just Use Postgres! you’ll learn how to: Use Postgres as an RDBMS for transactional workloads Develop generative AI, geospatial, and time-series applications Take advantage of modern SQL including window functions and CTEs Perform full-text search and process JSON documents Use Postgres as a message queue Optimize performance with various index types including B-trees, GIN, GiST, HNSW, and more Over the decades, PostgreSQL, aka Postgres, has grown into the most powerful general-purpose database and has become the de facto standard for developers worldwide. Just Use Postgres! takes a modern look at Postgres, exploring the database’s most up-to-date features for AI, time-series, full-text search, geospatial, and other application workloads. About the Technology You know that PostgreSQL is a fast, reliable, SQL compliant RDBMS. You may not know that it’s also great for geospatial systems, time series, full-text search, JSON documents, AI vector embeddings, and many other specialty database functions. For almost any data task you can imagine, you can use Postgres. About the Book Just Use Postgres! covers recipes for using Postgres in dozens of applications normally reserved for single-purpose databases. Written for busy application developers, each chapter explores a different use case illuminating the breadth and depth of Postgres’s capabilities. Along the way, you’ll also meet an incredible ecosystem of Postgres extensions like pgvector, PostGIS, pgmq, and TimescaleDB. You’ll be amazed at everything you can accomplish with Postgres! What's Inside Generative AI, geospatial, and time-series applications Modern SQL including window functions and CTEs Full-text search and JSON B-trees, GIN, GiST, HNSW, and more About the Reader For application developers, software engineers, and architects who know the basics of SQL. About the Author Denis Magda is a recognized Postgres expert and software engineer who worked on Java at Sun Microsystems and Oracle before focusing on databases and large-scale distributed systems. Quotes I was pleasantly surprised to learn many new things from this book. - From the Afterword by Vlad Mihalcea An excellent guide covering everything from basics to cutting-edge features. - Dave Cramer, PostgreSQL JDBC Maintainer Pleasant, easy to read with tonnes of great code. - Mike McQuillan, McQTech Ltd Well-organized and easy to search. - Edward Pollack, Microsoft Data Platform MVP The missing guide to understanding and using Postgres. - Mehboob Alam, POSTGRESNX, Inc.

All the mistakes you might make with SQL Server—and how to avoid them! 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them prepares you for the pitfalls database professionals often encounter—from administration to development, availability, and security. You'll learn to sidestep common errors that slow down your T-SQL code and ensure your SQL Server is installed and configured to handle anything your organization throws at it. Inside 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them you'll learn to avoid: Development errors when writing T-SQL Installation and administration mistakes Optimization missteps Common pitfalls relating to high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) Security oversights that can endanger your data 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them doesn't focus on the "happy path"—instead, it covers all the errors and problems you might face as a SQL Server developer or administrator. Each chapter is filled with real-world issues drawn from author Peter A. Carter’s two-decade-long career in SQL Server. Peter's seasoned advice helps dispel myths, debunk misconceptions, and set you on the right road. About the Technology Perfecting a SQL Server system can be a complex balancing act. Why is T-SQL running so slowly? Are the right data available? Are we protected against data theft? What about that new server instance I need to administer? Even the most skilled SQL Server experts make mistakes that cost time and performance. This book can help you get it right the first time. About the Book 100 SQL Server Mistakes and How to Avoid Them focuses exclusively on the errors that you might—and probably will—make as a SQL Server admin or developer. Real-world examples, code samples, and helpful diagrams make it easy to understand each issue and its solution. You’ll learn how to write performant code, design efficient database schemas, implement error handling, work with complex data types, and much more, all in a friendly, common-sense problem/solution format. What's Inside T-SQL development Installation, administration, and optimization High availability and security About the Reader Readers need to understand basic SQL Server concepts and SQL queries. Perfect for junior database admins, full-stack developers, and “accidental” DBAs. About the Author Peter A. Carter is a SQL Server expert with experience developing, administering, and architecting data-tier applications and SQL Server platforms. Quotes A masterful job! Covers the nuances of SQL Server that a new admin, or even an experienced one, needs to understand. - Allen White, SQL Server MVP 2007-2022 Quick, actionable advice that greatly improved my SQL Server skills. - Ruben Vandeginste, PeopleWare A practical path through pitfalls in administration and development with specific solutions, examples, and code snippets. - Josephine Bush, sqlkitty.com Worth reading for the testing and debugging section alone! - Mike McQuillan, McQTech Ltd.