Heroku Postgres

Heroku Postgres is a comprehensive guide that explores the world of Heroku’s cloud-based relational database management system. The book is written for both beginners and advanced users who want to learn how to use Heroku Postgres to build and deploy their applications.

The book starts by introducing the concept of Heroku and Postgres, and how they work together to provide a powerful and scalable database solution. It then delves into the basics of setting up a Heroku account and deploying a Postgres database to the Heroku platform.

The author provides step-by-step instructions on how to create, manage, and customize a Postgres database on Heroku. The book also covers the different types of Postgres databases that are available, such as the hobby-dev, standard, and premium plans, and the features and benefits of each.

One of the key features of Heroku Postgres is its integration with other Heroku tools, such as Heroku Connect and Heroku Dataclips. The book explores these integrations and shows how they can be used to create powerful data-driven applications.

The author also discusses best practices for managing the database, including backup and restore strategies, performance optimization, and monitoring and troubleshooting.

This book is not just a technical manual, but also a practical guide that provides real-world examples of how this book can be used in different scenarios. The book covers topics such as building a blogging platform, a social media network, and an e-commerce application, among others.

Overall, This book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Heroku’s cloud-based Postgres database management system. It provides a comprehensive overview of the system, from setting up a database to building and deploying applications. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, this book will help you get the most out of it.