Project X #9 ~ Blend PostgreSQL with Python for Better Scalability

Master PostgreSQL with Python: Learn How to Build Scalable and Efficient Applications Using Python and PostgreSQL Integration.

Hey there Nerd Nook crew! Welcome to this months edition of Project X where we’re going to explore Python and PostgreSQL together.

If you’ve ever thought about creating a system to manage employee data or just wanted to get hands-on with databases, you’re in the right place. Over the last two months we have been going through our SQL in Python series.

Today I want to step away from SQLite as you’ve been using this to get understanding SQL syntax and how we can work with SQL in Python and wonder into the world of PostgreSQL. One of the most advanced tools we have for working with relational databases.

In this project, we’ll use the psycopg2 library, which is a go-to tool for connecting Python to PostgreSQL as well as Postgres.app to smooth all this out.

You’ll learn how to set up a secure database connection with context managers, perform bulk inserts to speed up data handling, and safely update data using parameterized queries—which helps protect your code from common security risks like SQL injection.

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By the time we’re done, you’ll have built a Python app that can create tables, add data, run queries, update records, and even delete information—all while following best practices for working with databases.

This project is perfect for anyone wanting to take their Python skills up a notch by learning how to work with databases in real-world applications. You’ll also get a chance to use logging to keep track of important events in your app, and learn how to work with environment variables to keep your database credentials safe.

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This is the project you will be building out today as you get to use the skills we are covering in our SQL in Python series along with other popular frameworks. I’ll link the previous Project X here where we built an Expense Tracker GUI Application with PyQt6 and SQL.

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Come check out my SQL in Python series that is happening right now! Over the next few articles we a going through SQL and breaking it all down with hands-on learning and real world projects just like this one!

Ready to jump in? By the end of this, you’ll have a solid understanding of how databases work, and be ready to take on even more complex projects!