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Presenters Karen Jex Source PGConf.dev 2025 🚀 Building a More Inclusive PostgreSQL Community: A Look at PGEU’s Diversity Task Force 🌐 The PostgreSQL ecosystem is known for its technical prowess and robust database solutions. But what about the people behind the code? A recent talk at Postgres Europe (PGEU) highlighted a vital initiative: the Diversity Task Force and their mission to cultivate a more inclusive and welcoming community. This isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about fostering a sense of belonging, unlocking innovation, and ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued. Let’s dive into what they’ve been doing, what’s next, and how you can help! ...

Presenters Magnus Hagander Source PGConf.dev 2025 Keeping Postgres Running: A Look Inside Their Infrastructure Needs 🚀 Postgres.com, the global postcard platform, powers connections between people around the world. But behind the beautiful postcards and vibrant community lies a critical infrastructure that needs constant attention. Recently, a presentation shed light on the challenges and opportunities surrounding Postgres’s technical foundation. Let’s dive in! The Foundation: Stability First 🛠️ Postgres prioritizes a core philosophy: stability and maintainability above all else. They’re not chasing the latest and greatest tech; they’s focused on providing reliable services for developers and users. This means choosing technologies and approaches that ensure consistent performance and uptime. ...

Presenters Gwen Shapira Source PGConf.dev 2025 Nile: Scaling PostgreSQL with Tenant Isolation - A Deep Dive 🚀 Ever wondered how to handle millions of tenants on a single PostgreSQL instance? The team behind Nile has tackled this ambitious goal, and their insights into a scalable tenant database are fascinating. This post dives into the architecture, motivations, benefits, and challenges of Nile, a system designed to handle massive multi-tenancy while retaining the power and flexibility of PostgreSQL. ...

Presenters Javier Maestro Alvaro Hernandez Source PGConf.dev 2025 🚀 Building Trust: How Bazel & Monobot are Revolutionizing PostgreSQL Builds 💾 The world of open-source software is built on trust. We rely on the integrity of the code we use, and ensuring that code is built consistently and reliably is paramount. But what if the very process of building that software was inconsistent? That’s the challenge the team behind Bazel and Monobot are tackling, and the results are pretty exciting. Let’s dive in! ...

Presenters Marco Slot Source PGConf.dev 2025 ⚠️ Navigating the Wild West of PostgreSQL Extensions: A Developer’s Guide 🛠️ PostgreSQL extensions are a huge deal. They allow us to supercharge our databases with custom functionality, from spatial data processing (thanks, PostGIS!) to advanced replication. But as one recent presentation revealed, the world of PostgreSQL extensions isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. It can be a bit of a… wild west. 🤠 This post dives into the key takeaways from that presentation, highlighting potential pitfalls and offering practical advice for developers. Let’s get started! ...