https://www.davidlang.tech/tags/postgresql/ Recent content in Postgresql on David Lang Hugo en Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.davidlang.tech/posts/postgresql-vs-mysql-choosing-the-right-database/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.davidlang.tech/posts/postgresql-vs-mysql-choosing-the-right-database/ <p>Relational databases remain the backbone of most full stack applications. PostgreSQL and MySQL are the two most common choices-each excels in different scenarios.</p> <h2 id="postgresql-strengths">PostgreSQL Strengths</h2> <p>PostgreSQL offers advanced types (JSONB, arrays), full-text search, robust concurrency (MVCC), and extensions like PostGIS. It is the default choice for complex queries, analytics-heavy apps, and strict data integrity.</p> <h2 id="mysql-strengths">MySQL Strengths</h2> <p>MySQL (and MariaDB) are widely hosted, familiar to many teams, and perform well for read-heavy web workloads. Managed offerings are plentiful and often slightly cheaper at small scale.</p>