DevOps

Presenters Brooklyn Zelenka Julian Wood Source GOTO podcast The Rise of “Local First”: Reclaiming Your Data and Powering the Future of Apps 🚀 Have you ever felt like your data belongs to you? That your apps should work even when the internet disappears? You’re not alone! A fascinating shift is happening in software development, and it’s called “Local First.” Forget apps that happen to work offline – this is about designing them from the ground up to prioritize local data and computation, with seamless synchronization as a secondary benefit. 💡 ...

Presenters Marcin Grzejszczak Source InfoQ podcast Level Up Your Observability: A Developer’s Guide to Micrometer 🚀💡👨‍💻 Observability is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s essential for building reliable and performant applications. But setting up comprehensive monitoring can be a daunting task. Enter Micrometer, a game-changing library designed to simplify the process and empower developers. This post breaks down what Micrometer is, how to get started, and best practices to ensure you’re getting the most out of it – without breaking the bank! ...

Presenters David Wheeler Source PGConf.dev 2025 Taming the Beast: Simplifying PostgreSQL Extension Management in Kubernetes 🚀 Managing PostgreSQL extensions in cloud-native environments, especially Kubernetes, can feel like wrestling a hydra. Each head represents a dependency, a configuration quirk, or a deployment hurdle. This presentation segment tackles this challenge head-on, outlining a vision for a more streamlined, accessible, and immutable extension ecosystem. The Current State of Affairs: A Complex Web 🕸️ ...

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. ...

Presenters Stacey Haysler Source PGConf.dev 2025 Level Up Your PostgreSQL Community: It’s About More Than Just Diversity 🚀💡👨‍💻 For years, the tech industry has wrestled with the challenge of diversity and inclusion. But what if there was a better way? What if we shifted our focus and redefined how we build and nurture our communities? This blog post dives into a fascinating presentation that argues exactly that – focusing on community development as the most effective path to a truly inclusive PostgreSQL ecosystem. Let’s explore how we can all contribute to a more welcoming and vibrant space for everyone. ...