Date: 2026-01-30
Time: 14:10–15:00
Room: Ballroom A
Level: Beginner
Ever wonder what happens during the 15-month development cycle for a new Postgres release? Ever wonder about all of the work that brings each new release to life? Let’s find out. In an open source project like Postgres, recognizing behind-the-scenes volunteer efforts isn’t just nice—it’s necessary to keep the momentum.
This talk shares an analysis of contributions to Postgres in the v18 timeframe. The research is done by Postgres committer Daniel Gustafsson and Claire Giordano—and leverages data from public sources like commit logs, mailing lists, and PostgreSQL.org. You’ll see maps and charts as you learn about the people behind governance, conferences, meetups, infrastructure, and the code.
You’ll leave with an appreciation for the full spectrum of work behind a Postgres release—and ideas about how you can earn one of those coveted Postgres coins.