Postgres is the Only Database YOU Need in 2026 Part ~ 3

@thom.code

191.9K followers · usually 339 views a post

Views

4.3K

Likes

148

Comments

1

Shares

4

Promoted product

Postgres

Why it worked

The video effectively showcases the versatility and power of PostgreSQL by demonstrating its ability to replace multiple specialized tools with a single, integrated solution. This approach appeals to developers and founders looking to simplify their tech stack and reduce operational overhead.

Summary

This video demonstrates how PostgreSQL can function as a versatile database, capable of handling document storage, full-text search, background job queues, and even vector and graph database functionalities. It highlights the efficiency of using TSVECTOR for natural language search within Postgres, eliminating the need for separate search clusters like Elasticsearch.

Free account

Transcript, structure and on-screen text

5 beats, a 263-word transcript and 53 lines of on-screen text — the parts you need to write your own version.

Create a free account to see the full breakdown

Original caption

Part 3 ~ Postgres is the Only Database YOU Need in 2026 PostgreSQL can replace half your tech stack. In this video we build an online store using Postgres as a document database (JSONB), a full-text search engine, a background job queue, a vector database (pgvector), and even a graph database. We also cover the real downsides of Postgres: write scaling, connection limits, and VACUUM. Hope you enjoy!