Decoding Postgres: A Journey Through User-Friendly Database Experiences with Craig Kerstiens
Dec 22, 2023
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Join the podcast as guest Craig Kerstiens, a 12-year veteran of working with Postgres, discusses user-friendly database experiences, the challenges in marketing the platform to developers, and the importance of multi-tenancy. They also touch on the acquisition of Heroku and their transition to Crunchy, the benefits of visualization tools, using Postgres as a backend for Action Cable, and the concept of tracking changes in a database. Plus, they share a wild drink experience and recommend resources for learning more about Postgres.
Schema-based sharding improves performance and data isolation for multi-tenant apps.
PG Bouncer enhances database performance and connection management in Rails apps.
Exploring Tiki bars offers a fun and delightful escape with tropical-themed cocktails.
Deep dives
The Value of Schema-based Sharding in Multi-Tenancy
Schema-based sharding provides a middle ground for multi-tenancy where you can query across schemas while maintaining data isolation. It helps with performance and improves the database query planner. Combining site is and apartment can be a great approach for building scalable multi-tenant apps. This approach is efficient and offers better data isolation compared to other methods.
The Role of PG Bouncer in Connection Scalability
PG Bouncer is a connection pooler that lowers latency in grabbing connections to the database. It allows for faster SSL/TLS negotiations and improves performance. With PG Bouncer, you can efficiently manage database connections and avoid running out of connections in your Rails app.
The Fascination and Joy of Tiki Bars
Tiki bars offer a unique and immersive experience with tropical-themed drinks. They provide a delightful escape and offer a wide variety of Tiki cocktails. Some notable Tiki bars include Three Dots and a Dash, Smuggler's Cove, and Strong Water. Exploring Tiki bars can be a fun and enjoyable hobby.
The Benefits of Postgres Features and Crunchy Data Resources
Postgres offers a range of powerful features, such as transactional DDL, rich indexing types, pub-sub functionality, and more. Crunchy Data provides valuable resources and tools to enhance the Postgres experience, including guided tutorials, Postgres tips, PG Playground, and support for site and apartment. Exploring these resources can help developers leverage the full potential of Postgres.
The Importance of PG Balancer in Database Performance
PG Balancer serves as a connection pooler for Postgres, reducing the latency of grabbing database connections. It optimizes connection usage and enhances database performance. Using PG Balancer is highly recommended for Rails apps to improve connection scaling and lower latency while handling database connections efficiently.
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of databases with our esteemed guest, Craig Kerstiens, a 12-year veteran of working with Postgres. From an unplanned stint as product manager for Heroku Postgres to the unique challenges he faced in marketing the platform to developers, Craig's story is as intriguing as it is enlightening.
Fasten your seat belts as we navigate through the terrain of user-friendly database experiences, the evolution of language in the tech industry, and the sometimes-dreaded realm of Postgres among developers. Do you ever wonder what makes a database experience user-friendly? Or perhaps you're curious about tightening security for your databases and the role of a solid database checklist for production? We're on hand to guide you through these essential topics, alongside insights into the importance of multi-tenancy in databases, and how a well-thought-out strategy can make all the difference.
But that's not all! We have a special treat for all you cocktail lovers out there - a delightful chat about our favorite Tiki bars, because who doesn't enjoy a good drink while contemplating databases? So, join us for an episode packed with technical insights, practical advice, and a dash of fun. Whether you're a tech aficionado or curious about how language evolves in the tech industry, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in and quench your thirst for knowledge (and perhaps a cocktail too)!
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