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The Database DevOps Transformation

Digital transformation is a buzzword that is often thrown about. But what isn’t discussed in depth, is how DevOps fits into the initiative and what the pitfalls are.

This on-demand session answers these questions and provides actionable takeaways from real-life database deployment automation projects.

You’ll also hear how the key trends in Database DevOps have influenced Flyway product development.

2023-02-06

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Nullable vs Non-Nullable Columns and Adding Not Null Without Downtime in PostgreSQL

In this article, we are going to talk about nullable and non-nullable columns specifically related to Postgres databases. While the reasons to use nullable or non-nullable columns may seem obvious at first, there are pitfalls associated with each decision that either affect development velocity, affect application performance, or cause downtime. Let's start with definitions. Nullable […]

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