StartingPostgresApp.md

Starting Postgresql w/PostgresApp

Since postgresql@9.6 is EoL and deprecated by Homebrew, an alternative is to use the PostgresApp. The app comes bundled with a handful of versions of postgresql.

Initializing a 9.6 DB

After installing the app via the mac.sh script, you will need to initialize the DB manually. Follow this guide for how to do that.

1. Open the PostgresApp however you like. It should be in your /Applications directory

2. Select the + button on the bottom left of the Left Sidebar

3. Name the server local (or whatever name you want) and then choose 9.6 for the version

4. Click Create Server

5. Click Initialize

6. You're Done!