In previous posts (original post, follow up) I ran small database performance tests involving Neo4j (a graph or network database) and Apache Derby (a relational database). Both are Java-based.

How about running the same tests with trusty old PostgreSQL? Neo4j and Apache Derby were both embedded in the test application. There was no database server, although Derby may be run in client-server mode.

PostgreSQL is a fully featured RDBMS firmly founded on the classical client-server architecture. It’s been around for ages. The server is coded in C.

The PostgreSQL logo is a stylized head of an elephant. If you think it’s a symbol of heavy feet you are in for a surprise.
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