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Real-Time Notifications: Stop Polling and Start Using Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY

August 3, 2026

Stop hammering your database with constant polling. Use Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY and Node.js to build a sub-millisecond notification system that scales without the overhead of a dedicated message broker.

Database

PostgreSQL Indexing: When B-Tree Isn’t Enough

August 2, 2026

PostgreSQL indexing goes far beyond B-Tree. Discover how GIN, GiST, and BRIN can slash query times and save gigabytes of disk space on large-scale databases.

Database

PostgreSQL Indexing: Stop Indexing Everything and Start Being Precise

July 28, 2026

Stop wasting disk space with bloated indexes. Learn how Partial and Functional indexes in PostgreSQL can reduce index size by 90% and make your queries nearly instantaneous.

Programming

Building a REST API with Axum and Rust: Type-Safe Services, SQLx Database Integration, and Docker Deployment

July 21, 2026

Learn to build a type-safe REST API with Axum and Rust, including SQLx compile-time SQL verification, proper error handling, and a multi-stage Docker deployment that produces minimal production images. Tips from real-world experience building and maintaining Rust services.

Database

Beyond OFFSET: Why Cursor-Based Pagination is the Only Way to Scale APIs

July 21, 2026

Is your API slowing down as your database grows? Discover why OFFSET is a performance killer and how to implement O(1) cursor-based pagination for massive datasets.

Database

PostgreSQL Job Queue with SKIP LOCKED and Advisory Locks: Background Tasks Without Redis or RabbitMQ

July 20, 2026

Learn how to build a reliable background job queue using PostgreSQL's SKIP LOCKED and Advisory Locks — no Redis or RabbitMQ required. Covers worker implementation in Python, retry logic with exponential backoff, per-resource locking, and queue monitoring using plain SQL.

Database

Stop Writing CRUD: Build a REST API Directly from PostgreSQL with PostgREST

July 20, 2026

Stop writing repetitive backend code. Learn how to use PostgREST to transform your PostgreSQL schema into a high-performance, secure REST API in minutes.

Database

Mastering Database Replication Lag: Monitor, Diagnose, and Fix Sync Delays in PostgreSQL and MySQL

July 19, 2026

Database replication lag can silently corrupt your users' experience — orders appearing unpaid, inventory showing wrong counts. This guide covers how to monitor replication lag in PostgreSQL and MySQL, diagnose the root cause across network, disk, and query layers, and apply targeted fixes including parallel replication and WAL tuning.

AI-Driven SQL Optimization: Using LLMs to Decode Execution Plans

July 14, 2026

Learn how to automate SQL tuning by feeding PostgreSQL Execution Plans into LLMs. This guide shows you how to reduce query costs by 85% and prevent production bottlenecks.

Database

Time Travel in SQL: Using Temporal Tables in MariaDB and PostgreSQL

July 12, 2026

Don't let accidental updates ruin your night. Discover how to implement 'Time Travel' queries in MariaDB and PostgreSQL to recover data instantly and automate your audit trails.