Learning PostgreSQL 10 - Second Edition by Andrey Volkov

Leverage the power of PostgreSQL 10 to build powerful database and data warehousing applications.Key FeaturesBe introduced to the concept of relational databases and PostgreSQL, one of the fastest growing open source databases in the worldLearn client-side and server-side programming in PostgreSQL, and how to administer PostgreSQL databasesDiscover tips on implementing efficient database solutions with PostgreSQL 10Book DescriptionPostgreSQL is one of the most popular open source databases in the world, and supports the most advanced features included in SQL standards and beyond. This book will familiarize you with the latest new features released in PostgreSQL 10, and get you up and running with building efficient PostgreSQL database solutions from scratch.Well start with the concepts of relational databases and their core principles. Then youll get a thorough introduction to PostgreSQL and the new features introduced in PostgreSQL 10. Well cover the Data Definition Language (DDL) with an emphasis on PostgreSQL, and the common DDL commands supported by ANSI SQL. Youll learn to create tables, define integrity constraints, build indexes, and set up views and other schema objects.Moving on, youll get to know the concepts of Data Manipulation Language (DML) and PostgreSQL server-side programming capabilities using PL/pgSQL. This will give you a very robust background to develop, tune, test, and troubleshoot your database application. Well also explore the NoSQL capabilities of PostgreSQL and connect to your PostgreSQL database to manipulate data objects.By the end of this book, youll have a thorough understanding of the basics of PostgreSQL 10 and will have the necessary skills to build efficient database solutions.What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of relational databases, relational algebra, and data modelingInstall a PostgreSQL cluster, create a database, and implement your data modelCreate tables and views, define indexes, and implement triggers, stored procedures, and other schema objectsUse the Structured Query Language (SQL) to manipulate data in the databaseImplement business logic on the server side with triggers and stored procedures using PL/pgSQLMake use of advanced data types supported by PostgreSQL 10: Arrays, hstore, JSONB, and othersDevelop OLAP database solutions using the most recent features of PostgreSQL 10Connect your Python applications to a PostgreSQL database and work with the data efficientlyTest your database code, find bottlenecks, improve performance, and enhance the reliability of the database applicationsWho This Book Is ForIf youre interested in learning more about PostgreSQL - one of the most popular relational databases in the world, then this book is for you. Those looking to build solid database or data warehousing applications with PostgreSQL 10 will also find this book a useful resource. No prior knowledge of database programming or administration is required to get started with this book.Table of ContentsRelational DatabasesPostgreSQL in ActionPostgreSQL Basic Building BlocksPostgreSQL Advanced Building BlocksSQL LanguageAdvanced Query WritingServer-Side Programming with PL/pgSQLOLAP and Data WarehousingBeyond Conventional Data typesTransaction isolation, locks and MVCCPostgreSQL SecurityThe PostgreSQL System Catalog and System Administration FunctionsOptimizing Database PerformanceTestingUsing PostgreSQL in Python applicationScalability