PostgreSQL for Ruby Developers

Do databases look like a magical black box to you? Wouldn’t it be nice if you knew exactly what is going on under the covers? It’s time to take away the training wheels and learn SQL for real.

In this information-packed book I lay out the essential information you need to know to take your skills to the next level.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Using PostgreSQL
• Data Organization
• Getting Data Out
• Data Aggregation
• Integrity Constraints
• Joining Tables
• Indexing & Performance
• Postgres-Specific Types
• Database Administration