About the customer
Adelphi University is a nationally ranked private research institution in Garden City, New York. Known for strong academics and a personalized learning environment, Adelphi emphasizes practical, industry-aligned education and integrates modern tools into instruction, especially across computer science, information systems, and other technology-driven programs.
130+
years in operation
7,300+
students
Country
USA
Product used
Challenges faced
Teaching SQL to undergraduate students is a race against limited class time. Many arrive with little or no database background, so the course must build confidence quickly while keeping everyone hands-on in PostgreSQL. That's what Adjunct Professor Mohammed Rahman has been working to achieve in his class: a pace that supports beginners without losing the group. But, keeping that pace meant addressing a few specific challenges that shaped how the class progressed.
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Students found SQL query crafting difficult
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Data viewing and manipulation felt confusing for beginners
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Available PostgreSQL tools felt unintuitive for teaching
Professor Rahman tried working with a few database tools to ease these issues, but neither proved smooth enough for beginners. To keep the pace he wanted, he needed a PostgreSQL setup that felt simple from day one, made routine tasks obvious, and kept students focused on learning SQL, not on the interface. That search ultimately led him to dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL.
"What dbForge Studio gave my students was clarity. As the friction disappeared, they learned faster, asked better questions, and genuinely enjoyed working with SQL. That was the part I valued most."
Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University
Results achieved
+20%
classroom productivity
After introducing dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL in the classroom, Professor Rahman saw students move through SQL tasks with greater clarity and speed. Query crafting, data viewing, and data manipulation became more intuitive, helping undergraduates stay focused and engaged. Overall, dbForge Studio delivered a smoother learning curve and a measurable 20% lift in classroom productivity.
Key features Mohammed is excited about
SQL code completion
Context-aware code completion and formatting help beginners write correct SQL with fewer mistakes. The completion suggests keywords, object names, and full code fragments as students type, reducing hesitation and making SQL coding feel clearer and more approachable during lab sessions.
Schema Compare
The Studio's built-in feature called Schema Compare gives students a compelling overview of differences between database schemas and generates precise synchronization scripts. For classroom use, it provides a straightforward way to see database structures, catch inconsistencies, and reinforce database concepts.
Master-Detail Browser
Master-Detail Browser makes it easier for undergraduates to understand how datasets connect. By displaying related records side by side, students can explore relationships without manually writing complex joins. This visual flow helps them grasp data dependencies faster and strengthens their practical skills.
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