PostgreSQL, also known as Postgres, is a free and open-source relational database management system emphasizing extensibility and SQL compliance.
When building a web application, one essential feature you’ll need is generating user-friendly URLs—commonly referred to as “slugs”—from database entries, like company names. A slug takes the company’s name and turns it into a URL-safe string, usually by lowercasing it, replacing spaces with dashes, and removing any non-alphanumeric characters. In my most recent project, I
When working with a PostgreSQL database, you might need to extract the DDL (Data Definition Language) statements, which define the structure of your database. This could be necessary for various reasons, such as backing up schema definitions, migrating to a new environment, or simply documenting your database design. In this post, I’ll walk you through
When working with PostgreSQL, one of the most powerful features is the ability to organize your data across multiple schemas within a single database. As your application grows, you might find yourself needing to query or join tables that are spread across different schemas. This post is all about understanding how schemas work in PostgreSQL
When working with Node.js and PostgreSQL, you might encounter an error when trying to establish a secure connection to your database, especially when it’s hosted on cloud providers like Vercel. The error typically says something like: In this post, we’ll walk through why this error happens, and how you can resolve it by correctly configuring
When managing database schemas, ensuring smooth migrations can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with remote databases. As a software engineer, I’ve found Flyway to be an invaluable tool in automating and managing these migrations. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process of using Flyway to run migrations on a remote
As a TypeScript enthusiast, I’ve always sought tools that enhance my productivity while ensuring type safety. Prisma, a modern ORM for Node.js and TypeScript, has become one of my go-to tools for database management. In this post, I’ll walk you through setting up and using Prisma in your TypeScript projects, covering everything from schema definition
When it comes to building robust and scalable applications with TypeScript, choosing the right Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool is crucial. With a myriad of options available, each offering unique features and benefits, making an informed choice can significantly impact your project’s success. In this post, I will guide you through some of the top TypeScript
In modern web development, ensuring that your application can gracefully handle database connection issues is crucial. Recently, I encountered a problem where my Next.js app would not automatically reconnect to my PostgreSQL database after a restart, causing page loads to hang. Through some trial and error, I found a robust solution using TypeScript, which I
With Next.js 13 introducing the new /app directory structure, you can now perform server-side operations more seamlessly. In this blog post, I will walk you through the process of setting up a PostgreSQL client and making server-side database calls in your Next.js project using TypeScript. Setting Up the PostgreSQL Client To start, we need to
Introduction In modern software development, managing database migrations can be a complex task. Ensuring that your database schema is synchronized across different environments, such as development, testing, and production, is crucial for the stability and reliability of your application. One effective way to handle this challenge is by using Flyway, a robust database migration tool,