Jimmy Angelakos

Jimmy Angelakos is a systems and database architect and a recognized PostgreSQL expert with over 25 years of experience working with and contributing to open source tools. He has a wealth of experience gained from his career in software architecture and key roles at 2ndQuadrant and EDB, where he developed deep PostgreSQL expertise. A passionate member of the community, Jimmy is a Contributor to the PostgreSQL project and an active member of PostgreSQL Europe and PostgreSQL US. He regularly shares his insights as a speaker at conferences and events focused on databases and open source software. Jimmy studied computer science at the University of Aberdeen.

books by Jimmy Angelakos

PostgreSQL Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  • June 2025
  • ISBN 9781633436879
  • 232 pages
Included with a Manning Online subscription
  • printed in black & white
catalog / Software Development / Databases
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PostgreSQL Mistakes and How To Avoid Them identifies Postgres problems in key areas like data types, features, security, and high availability. For each mistake you’ll find a real-world narrative that illustrates the pattern and provides concrete recommendations for improvement. You’ll especially appreciate the illustrative code snippets, schema samples, mind maps, and tables that show the pros and cons of different approaches.