ANTHOLOGY — The technical bits (Interview)
The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
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The Evolution and Future of Postgres
This chapter explores the history and growing popularity of Postgres, tracing its development from the 1980s to the present day. It addresses the demographic shifts within the Postgres community, raising concerns about aging contributors while also highlighting the enthusiasm of a younger generation. The discussion also delves into the challenges of transitioning from a multi-process to a multi-threaded architecture, emphasizing the complexities of ensuring thread safety and achieving consensus within an open-source environment.
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