<\/span><\/h2>\nPostgreSQL, often referred to as Postgres, is a powerful open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) known for its advanced features, scalability, and extensibility. It provides a robust solution for managing structured data in a wide range of applications.<\/span><\/p>\nOverview:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- PostgreSQL was developed at the University of California, Berkeley, and is now maintained as an open-source project with a large and active community.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It adheres to the SQL standard and offers extensive features beyond the standard, making it a feature-rich database management system.<\/span><\/li>\n
- PostgreSQL follows a client-server architecture, allowing clients to connect to a PostgreSQL server and interact with the database.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Key Features:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Advanced SQL Features:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- PostgreSQL supports a comprehensive range of SQL features, including complex queries, joins, subqueries, and window functions.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It provides support for advanced SQL constructs, such as Common Table Expressions (CTEs), recursive queries, and JSON data types.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Data Integrity and Reliability:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- PostgreSQL emphasizes data integrity through support for constraints, triggers, and foreign key constraints.<\/span><\/li>\n
- It enforces the ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) to ensure reliable data management and transactional consistency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n- Extensibility and Customization:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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