It's important to manage database connections efficiently for high-performance applications. This session will explore various approaches to handling connection pools for SQL databases. We'll learn how to configure them properly to achieve scalability without putting too much pressure on the database. We'll also compare using a connection pool in the application with in-database solutions, such as those found in Oracle or YugabyteDB, or external connection pooling solutions available for PostgreSQL databases.

Connection pools are often misconfigured, leading to database saturation rather than improved performance. This provides comprehensive insights for utilizing the optimal configuration.