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PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database system with a strong reputation for reliability, feature robustness, and performance.

Implementation Details​

  • Image: postgres:17-alpine
  • Port: 5432
  • Default User: postgres

🔐 Security & Initialization​

LaraKube hardens your PostgreSQL instance from the first boot:

  • Secrets Management: The database password is never stored in plain text; it is securely managed via Kubernetes Secrets.
  • Zero-Config Migrations: Local Postgres instances automatically create the laravel database for you, ensuring your migrations run successfully on the first try.
  • Connection Ready: The CLI ensures the database is fully initialized before signaling that your project is ready.

🔌 Connection​

To connect a GUI client to your local PostgreSQL instance:

  1. Open a tunnel: 
    larakube tunnel postgres
  2. Use the credentials:
    • Host: 127.0.0.1
    • User: postgres
    • Database: laravel