Postmodern
A Common Lisp library for interacting with PostgreSQL databases, embracing PostgreSQL-specific features.
What is Postmodern?
Postmodern is a Common Lisp library for interacting with PostgreSQL databases. It provides a high-level programming interface that leverages PostgreSQL's unique features, such as its wire protocol and data types, to offer a seamless and efficient database interaction experience for Lisp developers. The library includes components for low-level communication, an S-expression-based SQL syntax (S-SQL), and simple database-access objects (DAOs).
Common Lisp developers who need to work with PostgreSQL databases and want a library that embraces PostgreSQL-specific features rather than aiming for cross-database portability. It is suitable for projects ranging from simple scripts to threaded applications requiring connection pooling.
Developers choose Postmodern over alternatives like CLSQL or cl-dbi because it fully embraces PostgreSQL's non-standard features, providing a more natural and efficient Lisp interface. Its unique selling points include direct communication with the PostgreSQL server without foreign libraries, a Lispy SQL syntax (S-SQL) for mixing SQL and Lisp code with automatic escaping, and a focus on PostgreSQL-specific capabilities.
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A Common Lisp PostgreSQL programming interface
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