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Data & Analytics•December 14, 2023•8 min read

Neon: Serverless PostgreSQL for Modern Applications

Neon provides serverless PostgreSQL with instant branching and automatic scaling.

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Neon separates PostgreSQL storage and compute enabling serverless operation. Databases scale to zero when idle. Instant branching supports development workflows. Full PostgreSQL compatibility maintained.

Serverless Benefits

Scale to zero eliminates idle costs. Instant startup handles variable traffic. Branching enables database copies for development. Automatic scaling handles load spikes.

  • Create branches for development and testing
  • Use scale to zero for development databases
  • Configure auto-scaling for production
  • Implement connection pooling for serverless functions
  • Use Neon's Vercel integration for seamless deployment

Development Workflow

Branch databases for feature development. Preview branches for pull requests. Reset branches to known states easily. Merge or discard branches after testing.

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