Database Archives - Page 13 of 18

PostgreSQL Materialized Views: Turning 15-Second Queries into 5ms Snapshots

May 4, 2026

Stop making your users wait for slow dashboards. This guide shows you how to cache complex PostgreSQL queries using Materialized Views, including concurrent refresh tricks and automation.

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Migrating MySQL to PostgreSQL with pgLoader: A 2 AM Survival Guide

May 3, 2026

Migrating a production database at 2 AM is stressful. This guide shows you how to use pgLoader to automate MySQL to PostgreSQL transitions, fix data type mismatches, and resolve 'zero-date' errors.

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PostgreSQL Logical Replication: Selective Data Sync Without Downtime (6-Month Production Review)

May 3, 2026

A 6-month production review of PostgreSQL Logical Replication. Learn how to offload 40% of database load, handle selective syncing, and avoid common schema and disk space pitfalls.

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Stop the Race Conditions: A Guide to Redis Lua Scripting

May 2, 2026

Race conditions can kill your application's reliability. This guide shows you how to use Redis Lua scripting to ensure atomicity, reduce network lag, and handle complex logic directly on the server.

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How to Configure PgBouncer for High-Performance PostgreSQL Production Environments

May 2, 2026

Learn how to solve PostgreSQL connection bottlenecks in production using PgBouncer. This guide covers the process-per-connection model, setting up transaction pooling, and production best practices for high-traffic apps.

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Apache Cassandra Deployment Guide: NoSQL for High Availability and Write-Heavy Workloads

May 1, 2026

Apache Cassandra is the go-to database when you need to handle massive write throughput without a single point of failure. This guide walks through deploying a 3-node cluster, designing tables around your query patterns, and tuning Cassandra for real production workloads.

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Querying MySQL, MongoDB, and CSV Directly from PostgreSQL using FDW

May 1, 2026

Tired of ETL? Learn how to use PostgreSQL Foreign Data Wrappers (FDW) to query MySQL, MongoDB, and CSV files as if they were local tables. Real-world performance tips included.

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Redis Sentinel vs. Redis Cluster: Surviving Production Failures

May 1, 2026

Is your Redis setup ready for a crash? Learn the practical differences between Redis Sentinel for high availability and Redis Cluster for horizontal scaling, including real-world configuration steps.

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PostgreSQL Stored Procedures and Triggers: Stop Leaking Your Business Logic

April 30, 2026

Stop duplicating business logic across microservices. Learn how to use PostgreSQL Stored Procedures and Triggers to centralize your rules and slash API latency.