Topic
Postgresql
4 episodes
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Microsoft Open Sources PostgreSQL Extension for In Database Durable Execution
Microsoft open-sourced pg_durable, a PostgreSQL extension that runs durable workflows natively inside the database, removing the need for external orchestration for long-running, fault-tolerant SQL functions. It handles retries, fan-out, and recovery, with workflows defined in SQL and state persisted in tables. Built on Rust libraries duroxide and duroxide-pg, it targets vector embedding pipelines, maintenance tasks, and external API-dependent workflows.
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Google tells database devs to lean hard on AI for PostgreSQL work
Google's VP of Databases says engineers should use AI coding tools heavily for PostgreSQL contributions, with individual accountability for the output. The Register's reporting surfaces a specific claim: open source codebases are better training data than proprietary systems, and isolated extension work is the sweet spot for AI-assisted development. Cody pokes at the accountability framing and whether the training advantage claim holds up. Justy asks who actually benefits and whether this changes anything day-to-day for teams working with Postgres.
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True enterprise sovereignty is more approachable than ever, thanks to K8s Powered cloud neutral PostgreSQL
Episode 278 of Exploring Next discusses the concept of true enterprise sovereignty using K8s-powered cloud-neutral PostgreSQL, highlighting how it works and its key mechanisms.
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Scaling PostgreSQL to power 800 million ChatGPT users
The recent advancements in scaling PostgreSQL to support ChatGPT's rapid user growth highlight the ongoing challenges and solutions in database management for massive applications. This is crucial for understanding how to effectively manage user data and ensure seamless service as demand increases.