What should I use for an app that needs backups and rollbacks?

If your app needs backups and rollbacks, the best choice depends on what you’re backing up:

1) If it’s mostly database/data

Use a database with built-in backup and point-in-time recovery support, for example:

• PostgreSQL + automated backups + WAL archiving
• Managed options like AWS RDS, Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL
• If you need easy rollback of data changes, enable:
  • regular snapshots
  • point-in-time recovery (PITR)
  • transaction logs

This is usually the best option for most apps.

2) If you need rollback of app deployments

Use deployment/versioning tools, such as:

• Docker + Kubernetes
• Blue/green deployments
• Canary deployments
• Infrastructure/version control with Terraform
• Container image versioning so you can redeploy a previous version quickly

This handles rollback of the app code itself, not just the data.

3) If you want a simple all-in-one setup

A practical stack is:

• PostgreSQL
• Daily automated backups + PITR
• Git for code
• Docker for versioned app releases
• Cloud snapshots for the server/VM if needed

Quick recommendation

For most apps:

• PostgreSQL with automated backups and PITR
• Git + Docker for app rollback

If you tell me:

• what kind of app it is,
• whether you mean data rollback or deployment rollback,
• and what platform you’re using,

I can recommend a specific setup.