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12 Best PostgreSQL Books

We analyzed 4+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 12 best postgresql books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.

Goal: Find the best PostgreSQL books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best postgresql books" and study the top 4+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

12 Best PostgreSQL Books

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1

PostgreSQL

Up and Running

by Regina Obe
2

PostgreSQL 11 Administration Cookbook

Over 175 Recipes for Database Administrators to Manage Enterprise Databases

by Simon Riggs
3

Mastering PostgreSQL 13

Build, Administer, and Maintain Database Applications Efficiently With PostgreSQL 13

by Hans-Jürgen Schönig
4

Learning PostgreSQL 11

A Beginner's Guide to Building High-Performance PostgreSQL Database Solutions

by Salahaldin Juba
5

PostgreSQL

by Korry Douglas
6

PostgreSQL 10 High Performance

Expert Techniques for Query Optimization, High Availability, and Efficient Database Maintenance

by Enrico Pirozzi
7

PostgreSQL Administration Essentials

by Hans-Jürgen Schönig
8

PostgreSQL for Data Architects

by Jayadevan Maymala
9

PostgreSQL Replication

by Hans-Jürgen Schönig
10

PostgreSQL Server Programming

by Usama Dar
11

Practical SQL

A Beginner's Guide to Storytelling with Data

by Anthony DeBarros
12

Troubleshooting PostgreSQL

by Hans-Jürgen Schönig

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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