pq - Go PostgreSQL Driver for Database/sql
pq is a pure Go driver designed specifically for PostgreSQL and integrates seamlessly with Go's database/sql package. It provides robust features for handling various database operations, ensuring efficient and reliable communication with PostgreSQL databases while supporting advanced functionalities like SSL and notifications.
Features
SSL support for secure connections
Automatic handling of bad connections in database/sql
Accurate scanning of time.Time and binary blobs
Built-in support for PostgreSQL hstore data type
COPY FROM command support for bulk data operations
Utility function pq.ParseURL for easy conversion of URLs to connection strings
Compatibility with libpq environment variables
Unix socket connectivity
Support for asynchronous notifications with LISTEN/NOTIFY
pgpass file support for connection credential management
GSS authentication support for enhanced security