PostgreSQL Development for IoT & Smart Devices
Expert fractional CTO services combining PostgreSQL expertise with deep IoT & Smart Devices industry knowledge. Build compliant, scalable solutions that meet IoT & Smart Devices-specific requirements.
Why PostgreSQL for IoT & Smart Devices?
PostgreSQL Strengths
- Most feature-rich open-source database
- Excellent reliability and data integrity
- Strong JSON support bridges SQL and NoSQL
- Extensive extension ecosystem
IoT & Smart Devices Requirements
- Device management
- Edge computing
- Data pipelines
- Security
PostgreSQL Use Cases in IoT & Smart Devices
Device information databases
Sensor reading storage
Configuration data management
Architecture Patterns for IoT & Smart Devices
Pattern 1
Normalized schema design
Pattern 2
Proper indexing strategy
Pattern 3
Backup and replication setup
Performance
Proper indexing is key, use EXPLAIN ANALYZE, implement query caching with Redis, partition large tables, optimize vacuum and autovacuum settings.
Security
Use role-based access control, implement row-level security, encrypt data at rest and in transit, audit database access, use prepared statements.
Scaling
PostgreSQL scales well vertically. For read scaling, use read replicas. For write scaling, consider partitioning, Citus for distributed PostgreSQL, or PlanetScale/CockroachDB.
IoT & Smart Devices Compliance with PostgreSQL
Required Compliance
Implementation Considerations
- Data minimization and purpose limitation
- Right to erasure implementation
- Consent management systems
- Data portability features
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Recommended Team Structure
Most development teams should have PostgreSQL knowledge. Large deployments benefit from dedicated DBA expertise.
Success Story: PostgreSQL
Series A fintech with slow dashboard queries
Challenge
Dashboard queries taking 15+ seconds. Database becoming bottleneck as user base grew. No clear indexing strategy.
Solution
Fractional CTO audited schema and queries, implemented proper indexing, restructured problematic queries, set up monitoring.
Result
Average query time reduced from 8 seconds to 200ms. 97% reduction in database CPU usage. Dashboard now handles 10x more concurrent users.
Timeline: 3 weeks
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