PGConf.EU 2024, the PostgreSQL Conference in Athens, was a hub of creativity, expertize sharing and community spirit surrounding PostgreSQL.
Automated Database Change Management with Flyway and CI/CD Pipelines was a talk of practical insights into automating database migrations, ensuring consistency and reducing deployment risks.
PG_createsubscriber patch Dev Euler Taveira held a session on Speeding Up Logical Replication Setup, addressing initial data synchronization in logical replication, and suggested optimization strategies to expedite replication setup.
PostgreSQL Executor: Executing Your Execution Plan was a talk that explained how PostgreSQL executes query plans and provided a clearer understanding for those looking to optimize queries.
HELP!!1! The Database is Slow!! was a treasure trove of actionable advice for database administrators faced with performance challenges.
Postgres Platform “Best Practices” for the Modern DBA was the talk that explored the intersection of traditional DBA roles and platform engineering and highlighted how modern DBAs can leverage platform engineering principles to enhance efficiency and adaptability.
The conference ended with a closing talk that encapsulated the spirit of the event, highlighting the incredible work done by the community and the organizers.
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