Scaling PostgreSQL

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23 Or 1.1 Times Faster Performance? | Scaling Postgres 284

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss whether something is 23 times faster or 1.1 times faster. We also discuss the release of Timescale Vector and whether you can build a queue on Postgres.

222 Times Faster Analytical Queries With Columnar Storage | Scaling Postgres 283

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss how to get 222 times faster analytical queries with columnar storage, a Postgres 16 feature review, the birth of a feature and fuzzy search.

Postgres 16 Released, The Postgres Meme, File vs base64 Strings, Intelligent Sharding | Scaling Postgres 282

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss the release of Postgres 16, a Postgres meme, storing files or base64 strings and sharding intelligently.

HNSW Indexes, Vacuuming Bloat, Watch Me Now, Connections | Scaling Postgres 281

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss the benefits and disadvantages of HNSW indexes for working with vector data, configuring vacuum to reduce bloat and optimize performance, the new options available for \watch and all about connections.

Postgres 16 RC1, Bi-Directional Replication, All About Parameters, Foreign Keys & Polymorphism | Scaling Postgres 280

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss the release of Postgres 16 RC1, implementing bi-directional replication, different ways you can set up Postgres parameters and how to handle polymorphism and foreign keys.

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