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Practical guides on SQL and NoSQL: query performance, aggregation, and getting more out of your databases.
August 19, 2026 · security, tls, ssh
Securing your database connection: TLS, SSH tunnels, and IAM, from the ground up
How each database connection control works underneath, what attacker it stops, and when to use it. TLS modes, certificate verification, SSH tunnels, IAM auth, and encrypted credential storage, explained from first principles.
August 19, 2026 · database, tools, comparison
Choosing a database client in 2026: an honest field guide
The right database client depends on how many engines you touch, your OS, your budget, and what the tool sends home. A decision framework, with real tools named and their weak spots stated.
August 18, 2026 · postgresql, performance, explain
Why is my Postgres query slow? Reading EXPLAIN ANALYZE, step by step
Work one slow query from EXPLAIN ANALYZE to a fix. What the numbers mean, which node to blame, and the smells that point straight at a missing index or stale stats.