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Feature Spotlight: PostGres Mocking #speedscale #postgres #postgresql
Struggling with integration testing because of a Postgres database dependency? Testing can feel impossible when you need to replicate realistic data in Postgres. That’s where Speedscale’s Postgres Mocking Tool comes in. Speedscale drops a recorder into your live system, observes all Postgres traffic, and shows you the actual sequence of statements and responses—making it easier than ever to test reliably.
Major DAC Update: Expanded Database Support, Enhanced Security, and AI-Powered Features
We are thrilled to announce a significant update across our DAC (Data Access Components) product line. This release focuses on expanding compatibility with the latest development environments, extending support for modern databases, strengthening security, and adding powerful new functionality for AI-driven applications.
Building a .NET PostgreSQL MCP Server for Claude Desktop
Querying PostgreSQL in plain English is no longer a futuristic idea; it’s something you can build today. With a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, Claude Desktop connects securely to external systems, including databases, through a structured interface. Here, MCP acts as the bridge between Claude and PostgreSQL, allowing it to run queries, explore schemas, and return results instantly in Markdown. This guide walks you through building that bridge in C#.
Why Database Deployments Sometimes Go Bad | The Tony and Tonie Show Ep 32
In this episode, we're remembering Andrew Pearce aka Phil Factor, and unpacking a brilliant article he wrote digging into why database deployments sometimes go bad.
Feature Spotlight: MySQL Mocking
Want to do integration testing but can't replicate your MySQL database? Speedscale's MySQL mocking capability records a live system to create a digital twin of your database. You'll get full-fidelity information, including SQL statements and response sets, so you can easily modify it for your testing purposes.
Introducing PostgreSQL Static Data in Flyway
One kind of data in most relational databases is what we call static data. This is also referred to as lookup data, code data, domain data or even list data. Whatever you like to call it, it’s usually smaller data sets consisting of data that never changes, or changes very slowly. One example might be Canadian postal codes. Another example, and one I’m going to use, is the amateur radio band definitions within a given country.
Database Monitoring Challenges Every DevOps Engineer Should Know
Databases form the critical foundation of modern applications, and maintaining their performance and reliability is essential for operational efficiency and user satisfaction. Effective database monitoring however presents numerous challenges. Modern systems produce extensive metrics, operate across diverse environments, and must scale in line with growing workloads, all while ensuring compliance and security.
From Productivity to Performance: SQL Prompt's Next Chapter with AI
For nearly 20 years, SQL Prompt has been a trusted companion for database professionals, helping them write cleaner code, reduce errors, and save time. From its earliest days, the focus has been on productivity while removing the repetitive, mundane tasks that slow people down. It’s been about building the reliability and performance that developers and DBAs depend on every day and that story doesn’t stop here.
Simple Talk Podcast - Coffee Chat with Tom Hodgson
Steve Jones is at Redgate’s Cambridge, UK headquarters once again, this time joined by Tom Hodgson, Innovation Lead on Redgate’s Foundry team. Tom gives an overview of The Foundry, which is Redgate’s innovation hub, offering some insight on what they do and what they’re working on (spoiler: it involves AI)! Also, hear Tom’s thoughts on AI & LLMs in general – including why sometimes just the basic version of a model is enough.