Tag: PostgreSQL
Monitoring PostgreSQL activity
Monitoring PostgreSQL activity with pg_stat_activity.PostgreSQL is incredibly powerful, but like any database, it needs occasional monitoring to stay healthy. One of the simplest and most useful tools for this is the built-in view pg_stat_activity. What Is pg_stat_activity?It is a system view that shows real-time information about every current connection to your PostgreSQL server. Run this…
Read MorePostgreSQL snapshots
What are snapshots in PostgreSQL, how do they work, and why you might need them. Snapshots are a key part of achieving Isolation in ACID. Let’s break it down quickly. ACID recap:Atomicity → All or nothing (transaction commits fully or rolls back).Consistency → Database moves from one valid state to another (constraints, triggers, etc.).Isolation →…
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