Committer Review: An Exercise in Paranoia

Presenters Robert Haas Source PGConf.dev 2025 Level Up Your Code Review Game: Lessons from the PostgreSQL Masters 🚀💡👨‍💻 Ever wondered what it takes to build a database system as robust and reliable as PostgreSQL? It’s not just about clever algorithms and efficient data structures – it’s about a culture of rigorous code review. Recently, Robert Haas, a long-standing PostgreSQL committer, shared invaluable insights on this very topic, and we’ve broken down the key takeaways for you. ...

June 9, 2025 · 3 min

What 10 Postgres Major Contributors Did to Become a Hacker

Presenters Claire Giordano Robert Haas Source PGConf.dev 2025 🚀 Decoding the PostgreSQL Contributor’s Journey: Beyond the Code 💡 Ever wondered what it really takes to contribute to a massive open-source project like PostgreSQL? It’s more than just being a coding whiz. This post dives into the fascinating “Lessons Learned From PostgreSQL Contributors,” revealing the often-unspoken aspects of open-source collaboration – the invisible curriculum, the emotional intelligence, and the collaborative practices that separate good contributors from exceptional ones. Let’s explore! ...

June 9, 2025 · 4 min