
Explore PostgreSQL basics by building a sample employees table and executing the five core SQL commands: create, insert, select, update, and delete through practical step-by-step examples.
Learn to group data with the group by clause, compute totals like total quantity and total revenue, and generate detailed breakdowns by product and region.
Explore creating and using stored procedures and functions in PostgreSQL to automate data operations, including building an employees table, inserting records, and querying salaries with plpgsql.
Explore designing audit trails in PostgreSQL with triggers and rules. Create trigger functions to log inserts and price changes on a product table and test with insert and update.
Unlock the full potential of PostgreSQL, the world's most advanced open source relational database, and become a highly sought after developer with this comprehensive, hands-on course. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to expand your skill set or a newcomer eager to master database management, "PostgreSQL for Developers: Design, Query & Scale Databases" is your roadmap to success.
This course goes beyond the basics of simple SELECT and INSERT statements. You'll dive deep into the core concepts of database design, learning how to build robust, scalable, and maintainable schemas that will power your applications for years to come. I'll explore normalization, data types, and advanced indexing strategies to ensure your database performs optimally, even under heavy loads.
Whether you're building APIs, web apps, or enterprise level systems PostgreSQL is one of the most powerful and indemand open source relational databases today. This course will teach you how to design efficient schemas, write advanced SQL queries, and scale PostgreSQL for real world applications.
What You’ll Learn
Design clean and normalized database schemas from scratch
Write powerful SQL queries using joins, subqueries, CTEs, and window functions
Optimize performance using indexing, query planning, and caching techniques
Manage large datasets and handle data migrations safely
Use PostgreSQL with popular backend tools and languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, etc.)
Implement best practices for security, backups, and scaling
This course is designed specifically for developers, we skip the theory overload and focus on real world, practical skills that you can apply immediately in your projects.
Whether you’re transitioning from another database (like MySQL), working on your first production app, or aiming to deepen your backend skills — this course will help you build a strong foundation in PostgreSQL.