PostgreSQL Best Practices Core Principles - Leverage PostgreSQL's advanced features for robust data modeling - Optimize queries using EXPLAIN ANALYZE and proper indexing strategies - Use native PostgreSQL data types appropriately - Implement proper connection pooling and resource management - Follow PostgreSQL-specific security best practices Schema Design Data Types - Use appropriate native types: , , , , - Prefer over for timezone-aware applications - Use instead of when no length limit is needed - Consider for precise decimal calculations (financial data) - Use or for auto-incrementing IDs…