PostgreSQL - Database
What is PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL is an advanced, open-source object-relational database that has been in active development since 1986. It is known for full ACID compliance, extensibility, and advanced data types.
Advantages of PostgreSQL in Business Projects
Why is PostgreSQL called the world’s most advanced open-source database? Here are the main advantages backed by facts.
Drawbacks of PostgreSQL – An Honest Assessment
Every database has limitations. Here are the main drawbacks of PostgreSQL and ways to overcome them in real projects.
What is PostgreSQL Used For?
The key use cases of PostgreSQL in 2025, with examples from the biggest tech companies and our own projects.
Web Applications and E-commerce
Scalable web applications, e-commerce systems, SaaS platforms
Instagram (Django + PostgreSQL), Reddit, Spotify, Apple iCloud
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Data warehousing, time-series data, reporting, dashboards
Financial analytics, IoT data processing, marketing attribution
GIS and Location-Based Applications
Maps, spatial analysis, location-based apps, GPS tracking
Uber ride matching, Foursquare check-ins, real estate platforms
Enterprise and Fintech Systems
Financial systems, ERP, CRM, compliance-heavy applications
Banking systems, insurance platforms, government databases
PostgreSQL Projects – SoftwareLogic.co
Our production PostgreSQL applications – Django, Node.js, Python, data analytics.
OMS system for thousands of operations per minute
Fulfillment handling for hundreds of stores required a central order management system
We built a central OMS platform with integrations to all major e-commerce platforms
Thousands of orders processed automatically daily, zero manual work on labels
Marketing automation for e-commerce stores
E-commerce companies needed tools for marketing campaign automation and personalization
We created a platform connecting on-site marketing (pop-ups, banners) with off-site (email, sms, webpush)
40% conversion increase, campaign automation for hundreds of online stores
ERP system with electronic document workflow
Small and medium companies needed an affordable ERP system
We built a comprehensive ERP with electronic document workflow
Accounting process automation, integration with external systems
Automated order cost analysis
Hundreds of thousands of orders monthly, no fast tool for analyzing Allegro costs and commissions
We built an API that automatically retrieves and processes cost data from multiple Allegro stores
Full automation of financial data, elimination of manual work, faster business decisions
Multilingual product documentation
Need for system providing EU customers access to instructions in their native language
We created an application generating QR codes leading to instruction pages in EU languages
Instant multilingual documentation access, EU compliance, reduced printing costs
Graphic project management
Scattered graphic work between email and Excel hindered team coordination and communication
We developed a system managing graphic project lifecycle - tasks, deadlines, files, reports
Centralized project management, full progress control, improved team communication
Community platform for online creators
Online creators needed a platform to manage their communities
Forum platform with advanced moderation system and real-time notifications
Hundreds of active users, zero scaling issues
Legacy PHP modernization to scalable Django
Old PHP application didn't scale and was hard to maintain
We rewrote the entire platform to Python/Django while preserving functionality
10x better performance, easier feature additions, system stability
Automated dropshipping platform
Need to create a fully automated multi-industry wholesale handling thousands of products
We built an e-commerce platform with automation for product import, price updates, order handling and supplier integrations
Automatic handling of over 2000 products, full dropshipping process automation
FAQ: PostgreSQL – Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive answers to questions about the PostgreSQL database.