What is PostgreSQL Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) Features of PostgreSQL PostgreSQL vs MySQL vs SQL Server vs Oracle Use cases of PostgreSQL Course project overview
2. Installing PostgreSQL
Installing PostgreSQL on Windows, Linux, and macOS Installing pgAdmin Using the PostgreSQL Command Line (psql) Connecting to a PostgreSQL server Creating your first database
Installing extensions PostGIS overview pg_stat_statements uuid-ossp pgcrypto Useful community extensions
31. PostgreSQL with Applications
Connecting using Python (psycopg) Connecting using Node.js (pg) Connecting using .NET (Npgsql) Connecting using PHP (PDO) Connecting using Java (JDBC) ORM overview (Prisma, Sequelize, Entity Framework Core)
32. Best Practices
Database naming conventions Schema design Normalization vs Denormalization Security best practices Performance tuning Backup strategies Coding standards
33. Mini Projects
Student Management System Database Library Management System Hospital Database Inventory Management Database Sales Reporting Database Employee Management System
34. Final Project
Students will design and implement a production-ready PostgreSQL database solution that includes:
Database design and normalization (up to 3NF) Complex relationships and constraints CRUD operations Advanced SQL queries and joins Views and materialized views Stored procedures and functions (PL/pgSQL) Triggers for auditing and automation JSONB data handling Window functions for reporting Indexes and performance optimization Role-based security and permissions Backup, restore, and deployment best practices