How To Use PostgreSQL with Your Ruby on Rails Application

A PostgreSQL database is a robust and flexible choice for your Ruby on Rails application. In these tutorials, you will set up a Ruby on Rails development environment connected to a PostgreSQL database. You will install and configure PostgreSQL, and then test your setup by creating a Rails application that uses PostgreSQL as its database server.

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