PostgreSQL with Python
PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source relational database system known for its reliability, feature robustness, and performance.
Why PostgreSQL?
- ACID compliant: Reliable transactions
- Advanced features: JSON, full-text search, window functions
- Extensible: Custom types, functions, operators
- Standards compliant: Follows SQL standards closely
- Open source: Free with strong community
Python Libraries for PostgreSQL
| Library | Use Case |
|---|---|
| psycopg2 | Direct database access (DB-API 2.0) |
| psycopg3 | Modern async support |
| SQLAlchemy | ORM and SQL toolkit |
| asyncpg | High-performance async |