PostgreSQL 18 introduces NOT VALID for NOT NULL constraints, allowing addition without table scans and validation with reduced locking.
PostgreSQL 18 adds modern SHA-256 and SHA-512 password hashing algorithms to the pgcrypto extension, enhancing security.
PostgreSQL 18 introduces new non-text dump formats for pg_dumpall and pg_restore, improving performance and flexibility for database backups.
A developer details migrating a Fitbit data app from Google Cloud to a self-hosted EU VPS, covering PostgreSQL, nginx, and CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
PostgreSQL 18 adds a new parameter to json{b}_strip_nulls functions to also remove null elements from arrays, enhancing JSON data cleaning.
PostgreSQL 18 will introduce parallel CREATE INDEX for GIN indexes, significantly speeding up index builds on large tables.
PostgreSQL 18 will improve EXPLAIN output by showing fractional row counts with two decimal digits for better query plan accuracy.
Explains the new virtual generated columns feature in PostgreSQL 18, detailing its syntax, behavior, and current limitations.
A technical guide demonstrating how to perform a minimal-downtime major version upgrade of a PostgreSQL cluster using EDB Postgres Distributed.
PostgreSQL 18 adds delay time logging to VACUUM/ANALYZE VERBOSE and autovacuum logs, aiding performance monitoring.
A developer shares their 10-year journey from web development to specializing in database engineering, focusing on Postgres and distributed systems.
PostgreSQL 18 adds tracking of cost-based vacuum delay time to progress views, helping monitor performance impact of vacuum operations.
A developer's review of Neon, a serverless managed PostgreSQL service, highlighting its branching feature and comparing it to other cloud providers.
PostgreSQL 18 adds support for converting Roman numerals to numbers using the to_number() function, filling a long-standing gap.
PostgreSQL 18 adds OLD/NEW support to RETURNING in DML queries, allowing explicit access to previous and new row values.
PostgreSQL 18 will allow dynamic adjustment of autovacuum_max_workers without a server restart, improving database maintenance flexibility.
A technical guide to setting up and understanding logical replication between two PostgreSQL databases, including setup steps and limitations.
A tutorial on using Python to insert data into a Supabase PostgreSQL table via its REST API.
Explains how Postgres 17 introduces built-in failover replication slots, improving high availability for logical replication and CDC tools like Debezium.
A guide to getting started with the psql command-line interface for PostgreSQL, covering essential utility commands and configuration tips.
