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Developing Modern Database Applications with PostgreSQL

By : Dr. Quan Ha Le, Marcelo Diaz
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Developing Modern Database Applications with PostgreSQL

By: Dr. Quan Ha Le, Marcelo Diaz

Overview of this book

PostgreSQL is an open-source object-relational database management system (DBMS) that provides enterprise-level services, including high performance and scalability. This book is a collection of unique projects providing you with a wealth of information relating to administering, monitoring, and testing PostgreSQL. The focus of each project is on both the development and the administrative aspects of PostgreSQL. Starting by exploring development aspects such as database design and its implementation, you’ll then cover PostgreSQL administration by understanding PostgreSQL architecture, PostgreSQL performance, and high-availability clusters. Various PostgreSQL projects are explained through current technologies such as DevOps and cloud platforms using programming languages like Python and Node.js. Later, you’ll get to grips with the well-known database API tool, PostgREST, before learning how to use popular PostgreSQL database testing frameworks. The book is also packed with essential tips and tricks and common patterns for working seamlessly in a production environment. All the chapters will be explained with the help of a real-world case study on a small banking application for managing ATM locations in a city. By the end of this DBMS book, you’ll be proficient in building reliable database solutions as per your organization's needs.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
1
Section 1 - Introducing PostgreSQL Development and Administration
3
Section 2 - Development in PostgreSQL
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Section 3 - Administration in PostgreSQL

PostgREST on TimescaleDB

TimescaleDB is an open source database for time series data; we first heard about TimescaleDB when we investigated standalone PostgREST because it had TimescaleDB as a built-in extension. Obviously, PostgREST is also able to create a timing API for TimescaleDB.

Unfortunately, the PostgreSQL RDS does not support TimescaleDB. If we would like to install TimescaleDB for AWS, we will have to use the recently invented Timescale Cloud to connect to AWS. Timescale Cloud can support TimescaleDB for AWS:

  1. Please visit the following link to sign up for a new user account at Timescale Cloud: https://www.timescale.com/cloud-signup.
  2. Please enter your full name, email address, and password for Timescale Cloud: 

Figure 6.17 – Registering for a new Timescale Cloud user account
  1. Please press the Create an account button, which will lead you to the Email confirmed screen: 

Figure 6.18 – Email confirmed screen
  1. Please find the Timescale...