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# [Inside PostgreSQL: A Bird’s-Eye View](https://rushabhmehta.hashnode.dev/inside-postgresql-a-birds-eye-view?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

PostgreSQL, or "Postgres," is a beast known for being a powerful and reliable relational database. But have you ever wondered what actually happens when you run a simple SELECT query? How does it find your data so fast? How does it keep everything sa...

Oct 12, 2025 · 6 min read · rushabhmehta.hashnode.dev  
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