PostgreSQL development

A capable open-source relational database with strong standards support and advanced data features.

WHAT IT IS

A capable open-source relational database with strong standards support and advanced data features.

WHY WE USE IT

It is a strong option for complex applications, reporting and workloads that benefit from its extensions.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

Benefits for your users and your team.

Strong data integrity: mature relational features help protect complex business records.
Flexible data capabilities: advanced types, indexing and extensions support demanding product requirements.
Room for sophisticated reporting: capable querying helps products extract more value from structured data.
Open-source ownership: the database can move between suitable hosting providers.

WHEN WE RECOMMEND IT

We consider it for bespoke platforms with richer data or query requirements.

WHEN ANOTHER APPROACH MAY BE BETTER

MySQL can be the simpler choice when it aligns with an existing platform, team or hosting environment.

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