How Do We Get Postgres to the Next Level?
Friday, September 12 at 09:10–09:35
PostgreSQL has become the most admired and desired database for the second year in a row, according to the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey — a testament to its growing popularity and robust capabilities, which is already an achievement to be applauded.
This talk will present practical insights and actionable strategies to capitalize on this momentum and secure PostgreSQL's future as the leading database choice for developers worldwide. We'll dive into three critical pillars of PostgreSQL's ongoing development:
- Enhancing code quality: Achieving 100% test coverage, implementing fault injection tests, and introducing realistic performance regression tests will improve PostgreSQL's performance and stability for high-demand applications and large-scale enterprise use.
- Introducing cutting-edge features: To stay competitive, PostgreSQL must evolve to meet user demands and scalability needs. Some of the most requested features include eliminating the need for VACUUM, supporting online major version upgrades, and adding bitemporal tables for advanced time-travel queries. These and other anticipated features — such as in-memory hash tables and multi-threading — can help Postgres expand its appeal across diverse use cases.
- Growing an active and engaged community: Accessible entry points, mentorship for new contributors, and targeted outreach to the broader open source community through online conferences and virtual events will expand our already vibrant community's reach and strengthen it.
From improving test coverage to supporting feature innovation and expanding our community's reach, we'll discuss actionable strategies to ensure PostgreSQL's sustained growth and wider adoption.
Join us as we share our roadmap for shaping the future of PostgreSQL and getting it to the next level.
