Advanced PostgreSQL 90-Day Study Roadmap

Weeks 1-2: Database Fundamentals and Setup

• Day 1-3: Review PostgreSQL Basics and Installation
• Day 4-7: In-depth Understanding of Relational Databases
• Day 8-10: Mastering psql Command-Line Tool
• Day 11-14: Advanced Database Design Principles

Weeks 3-4: Data Types and Constraints Mastery

• Day 15-18: Advanced Data Types and Their Usage
• Day 19-21: Working with Complex Data - Arrays, HStore, JSON
• Day 22-25: Advanced Constraints - CHECK, EXCLUSION, Domain Constraints
• Day 26-28: Data Modeling Best Practices

Weeks 5-6: Advanced SQL and Query Optimization

• Day 29-32: Writing Efficient SQL Queries
• Day 33-36: Query Execution Plans and Performance Tuning
• Day 37-40: Advanced Joins and Subqueries
• Day 41-45: Window Functions and Common Table Expressions (CTEs)

Weeks 7-8: Indexing and Advanced Optimization Techniques

• Day 46-49: Understanding Index Types and Usage
• Day 50-53: Materialized Views and Query Caching
• Day 54-57: Advanced Query Rewriting Techniques
• Day 58-61: Real-world Optimization Challenges

Weeks 9-10: Security and Authentication

• Day 62-65: User and Role Management
• Day 66-69: Authentication Methods - Passwords, Certificates, LDAP
• Day 70-73: Securing Data with Encryption
• Day 74-77: Auditing and Monitoring for Security
• Day 78-81: Compliance and Regulatory Considerations

Weeks 11-12: Advanced Administration and Replication

• Day 82-85: Advanced Configuration Settings
• Day 86-89: Backup and Restore Strategies
• Day 90: Review and Practice

Continue your PostgreSQL journey by exploring advanced topics such as high availability, disaster recovery, and specific use cases relevant to your projects and goals.