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PostgreSQL Patterns

PostgreSQL patterns covering indexing strategies, JSONB optimization, query performance, partitioning, and production best practices.

Difficulty
intermediate
Read time
1 min read
Version
v1.0.0
Confidence
established
Last updated

Quick Reference

PostgreSQL: Use EXPLAIN ANALYZE before optimization. B-tree for equality/range, GIN for arrays/JSONB/full-text. Partial indexes for hot paths. JSONB: use @> with GIN index, promote hot keys to columns. VACUUM/ANALYZE regularly. Connection pooling required. Use CTEs for readability, lateral joins for row-dependent subqueries.

Use When

  • PostgreSQL databases
  • Query optimization
  • Schema design
  • JSONB usage
  • Performance tuning

Skip When

  • NoSQL databases
  • Simple applications
  • Other SQL databases

PostgreSQL Patterns

PostgreSQL patterns covering indexing strategies, JSONB optimization, query performance, partitioning, and production best practices.

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postgresql database sql performance indexing

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