Jonathan Katz

Jonathan Katz, expert in PostgreSQL and its extensibility, gives a comprehensive overview of PostgreSQL. He discusses its history, highlighting its adaptability and longevity. Katz also talks about the significance of logical replication, leveraging Postgres features for application development, and upcoming projects and improvements in version 12. The conversation covers topics like security, authentication methods, access control, and the importance of education in data management.

Jonathan Katz, principal product manager at Amazon Web Services, discusses the evolution of PostgreSQL, including its expanded uses and the competition it faced. He highlights the new features of PostgreSQL 16, such as logical replication, and the long-term development of Direct I/O. Katz also talks about the importance of community involvement and shares his experiences with PostgreSQL in Amazon RDS, emphasizing its role in simplifying application development.

Jonathan Katz, a writer who has written on the Israel-Palestine protests, discusses the high tensions and occasional violence surrounding the pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests in the U.S. The podcast covers the division and consequences faced by individuals supporting Palestinians, concerns in Jewish communities, escalating violence, impact on journalists, changing dynamics of campus politics, and the importance of maintaining free speech amidst the protests. It also explores Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system and presents survey results on Americans' perspectives regarding Israel's military response to Hamas. An inspiring story of culinary success is shared as well.