Melanie Plageman

Presenters Melanie Plageman Source PGConf.dev 2025 🐌 The Quest for Smarter Vacuuming in PostgreSQL: A Journey of Discovery (and a Few Setbacks) 🐌 Hey everyone! Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in your PostgreSQL database? It’s not all just queries and results. There’s a vital, often unseen process keeping things running smoothly: vacuuming. And as PostgreSQL evolves, so too must our approach to this critical operation. Recently, I attended a fascinating presentation diving deep into the complexities of PostgreSQL vacuuming and transaction ID (XID) management. It wasn’t a straightforward success story – it was a journey of exploration, experimentation, and ultimately, a humbling realization about the challenges of adaptive algorithms. Let’s break down what we learned! ...

Presenters Jonathan Katz Melanie Plageman Source PGConf.dev 2025 Welcome to pgmp.dev 2025! 🎉 Let’s Dive into the Future of PostgreSQL 💾 Hey everyone! Welcome to pgmp.dev 2025! We’re thrilled to be back and ready to explore the exciting future of PostgreSQL. After a bit of a whirlwind last year, we’re laser-focused on delivering a packed agenda filled with insightful sessions, workshops, and community connection. Let’s get started! 🚀 Getting Situated & Staying Connected 🌐 Before we jump into the content, here’s a quick rundown of what to expect and how to make the most of the conference: ...