Course Outline
Introduction to PostgreSQL
- Overview of PostgreSQL’s History
- Key Features
- Summary of Internal Architecture
- System Limits and Terminology
Installation and Configuration
- Prerequisites
- Installing via Packages and Database Creation
- Building from Source Code
- Installing Client Tools
- Managing Database Server Lifecycle (Start/Stop)
- Configuring the Development Environment
The SQL Language
- SQL Syntax Basics
- Data Definition Language (DDL)
- Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- Writing Queries
- Data Type Management
- Handling JSON Data
- Using Functions and Operators
- Type Casting and Conversion
- Indexing Strategies
Transactions and Concurrency
- Transaction Management and Isolation Levels
- Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC)
Client Interfaces
- Command Line Interaction with psql
- Graphical Administration using pgadmin4
Server Programming
- Extending SQL Capabilities
- Implementing Triggers
- Understanding the Rule System
- Utilizing Procedural Languages
- Working with PL/pgSQL
- Implementing Error Handling
- Using Cursors
Foreign Data Wrappers
- Extensions within PostgreSQL
- Integrating FDWs into a Database
- Using postgres_fdw
- Using file_fdw
- Exploring Other FDW Options
SQL Tuning
- Logging Mechanisms in PostgreSQL
- Analyzing Query Execution Plans
- Query Optimization Techniques
- Utilizing Statistical Data
- Configuring Planner Parameters
- Parallel Query Scans
- SQL Performance Best Practices
- Advanced Indexing
- Table Partitioning
Requirements
Familiarity with SQL fundamentals
Testimonials (7)
He was amazing at adapting the training session to our needs.
Anatoliy - Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre Ltd
Course - PostgreSQL for Developers
the training material
Ashwin - Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre Ltd
Course - PostgreSQL for Developers
Trainer Michał. He is well prepared. His knowledge is very wide and his way of teaching is also great.
Ireneusz - Inter Cars S.A.
Course - PostgreSQL for Developers
I liked the exercises
Luis - Verizon Connect
Course - PostgreSQL for Developers
I thoroughly enjoyed the training. He remained patient with all of the questions, making hands on learning incredibly enjoyable. I'd be thrilled to take another class with him.
Birdesha - Verizon Connect
Course - PostgreSQL for Developers
Covered a large amount of content, in a clear and concise manner.
Dan Bowyer - Verizon Connect
Course - PostgreSQL for Developers
The training was absolutely fantastic, thanks to Michal's exceptional expertise and engaging teaching style. His in-depth knowledge on PostgreSQL was evident throughout the sessions and was able to share many complex concepts in a clear and simple manner. He was well prepared and there was good balance between theory and practical demonstrations. I look forward to applying the knowledge gained from these sessions and thanks again Michal for an exceptional training experience.
