In Episode 2 of The Builders: A Postgres Podcast, host Gulcin Yildirim Jelinek, EDB Staff Engineer, and guest Tomas Vondra, EDB Senior Principal Engineer and PostgreSQL committer, explore the evolving challenges and adaptability of Postgres database. From technical adjustments to cultural dynamics, the discussion navigates the delicate balance between flexibility and user-friendliness. Vondra mentions that the extensibility of Postgres is exceptional, showcasing diverse solutions for varied use cases—and covers broader themes such as multi-threading model proposals and asynchronous IO.

Listen now to learn about the ongoing efforts to guide new contributors, and get an overview of Postgres' evolution and aspirations for building a better future.