Improving scalability; Reducing overhead in shared memory

Presenters Matthias van de Meent Source PGConf.dev 2025 🚀 Level Up PostgreSQL: Optimizing Shared Memory for Peak Performance 💾 PostgreSQL is a powerhouse database, but even powerhouses can benefit from optimization! Recently, Matias presented a fascinating look at proposed changes to PostgreSQL’s shared memory structures, and we’re breaking down the key takeaways to help you understand how these changes can impact your database’s performance and resource usage. Let’s dive in! ...

June 9, 2025 · 4 min