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Presenters Cédric Villemain Source PGConf.dev 2025 Level Up Your PostgreSQL Performance with cgroups and eBPF 🚀 Are you a PostgreSQL DBA or systems engineer looking for ways to squeeze even more performance out of your database? Do you dream of fine-grained control over resource allocation? Then buckle up, because we’re diving into the fascinating world of cgroups and eBPF, and how they can revolutionize your PostgreSQL setup! This post summarizes a recent presentation that explored a deep dive into these technologies and their potential to unlock a new level of resource management for your PostgreSQL deployments. Let’s break it down! ...

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 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 Claire Giordano Robert Haas Source PGConf.dev 2025 🚀 Decoding the PostgreSQL Contributor’s Journey: Beyond the Code 💡 Ever wondered what it really takes to contribute to a massive open-source project like PostgreSQL? It’s more than just being a coding whiz. This post dives into the fascinating “Lessons Learned From PostgreSQL Contributors,” revealing the often-unspoken aspects of open-source collaboration – the invisible curriculum, the emotional intelligence, and the collaborative practices that separate good contributors from exceptional ones. Let’s explore! ...