Date: 2018-04-13
Time: 14:40–15:25
Room: Room "Berlin"
Level: Intermediate
Simon Riggs, a major developer and committer of the PostgreSQL project, will share a peek into the PostgreSQL development model. He will explain the structure and processes of how functionality is discussed, developed and integrated into PostgreSQL. This explanation will also through spotlights on current and upcoming impressive features of PostgreSQL.
After the explanation of the General PostgreSQL development model, Simon will use the example of Bi-Directional-Replication (aka geographical redundancy MultiMaster Replikation) to explain how development of PostgreSQL features for paying customers can be leveraged to improve PostgreSQL. Explanations of multiple enhancements of PostgreSQL which were accomplished as one of the results of the development of PostrgSQL BDR will be included.