Postgres is the most popular open-source relational database with almost 40 years of development, making it suitable for applications of all sizes.
Common beginner mistakes in Postgres include not understanding VACUUM, forgetting to close connections, writing inefficient queries, missing primary keys, overcomplicating schema design, and overlooking the importance of backups.
To address challenges like downtime during schema upgrades, backup complexities, and scaling issues, Neon offers a serverless PostgreSQL solution with features such as schema migration tools support, autoscaling, automatic backups, and point-in-time recovery.