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What is PostgreSQL and Why is it so Useful?

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This article focuses on one of the most useful and important databases in the IT industry and that is PostgreSQL. This open-source database is an advanced, enterprise-class relational database that supports SQL (relational) and JSON (non-relational) queries. This database management system has been developed by its community for over 20 years, which has contributed to its high levels of accuracy, integrity, and resilience. Many web, mobile, geospatial, and analytics applications utilize PostgreSQL as their primary data store or warehouse. A key feature of PostgreSQL is that it supports advanced data types, and it offers performance optimizations that are comparable to those found in commercial database systems like Oracle and SQL Server. What is PostgreSQL? PostgreSQL (a.k.a “Postgres”) is a relational database management system (ORDBMS) that emphasizes extensibility and compliance with standards. The main purpose of a database server is to store data securely and support b...

What is SQL Injection and How should we Prevent it?

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The SQL injection attack involves manipulating backend databases with malicious SQL code in order to gain access to information that wasn't meant to be displayed. This information includes sensitive company data, user lists, and private customer information. A successful SQL injection can have a far-reaching impact on a business. In some cases, an attacker may gain administrative rights to a database if they successfully view user lists, delete entire tables, or gain access to entire databases. These things are highly detrimental to a company. If personal information, such as phone numbers, addresses, and credit card numbers, is stolen, it can result in the loss of customer trust. SQLi can be used to attack any SQL database, but websites tend to be the most common targets. How do we query from SQL? A SQL query is a query that executes commands, such as retrieving data, updating records, and removing records. SQL is a standardized language for accessing and manipulating...