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pgtt v4.5 has been released

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pgtt v4.5 has been released

pgtt v4.5 has been released as a maintenance update to the PostgreSQL extension that implements DB2- and Oracle-style Global Temporary Tables. This release adds support for Postgr…

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PostgreSQL Hackers Email Discussion Highlights

pg_get__*_ddl consolidation

The thread discusses the consolidation of `pg_get_*_ddl` functions and the debate over their calling convention. Jelte Fennema-Nio argued against using a key-value pair calling co…

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Remove the refint contrib module (for v20)

The discussion concerns a patch to remove the `refint` contrib module for PostgreSQL v20. Álvaro Herrera points out a documentation inaccuracy: the patch states that Postgres 19 s…

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[PATCH] Add pg_get_table_ddl() to reconstruct CREATE TABLE statements

Rui Zhao reviewed patch v11 of pg_get_table_ddl(), which reconstructs CREATE TABLE statements server-side. Testing on current master showed correct round-trips including VIRTUAL c…

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Row pattern recognition

Henson Choi is preparing for the next review round of the Row Pattern Recognition (RPR) patch series (v50). Two issues are flagged: first, cfbot is failing on v49 because a recent…

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Report bytes and transactions actually sent downtream

The discussion concerns adding statistics to track bytes and transactions actually sent downstream in logical replication slots. A key debate involves whether to include protocol-…

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Key joins

Arne Roland reposted an updated patch set for the "Key joins" feature primarily to fix a psql issue with the test TTY layout, ensuring compatibility with the CF bot. No functional…

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Industry News

Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models as Anthropic's export ban drags on

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Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models as Anthropic's export ban drags on

As Anthropic's export restrictions continue, Asian AI startups are launching models that promise capabilities comparable to Mythos without the constraints of U.S. export controls.…

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Trump Admin releases Anthropic Mythos to be used by more than 100 US companies, agencies

The Trump administration has authorized more than 100 U.S. companies and government agencies to use Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model, including access for their non-American employee…
FTC gives Musk the OK to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh

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FTC gives Musk the OK to acquire SpaceX alumni startup Mesh

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has cleared Elon Musk to proceed with the acquisition of Mesh, a startup founded by SpaceX alumni. Mesh emerged from stealth mode in February aft…

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As data volumes and complexity grow, data engineers need scalable ways to build, manage, and optimize pipelines.

The Big Book of Data Engineering addresses the growing challenges data engineers face as data volumes and complexity increase. It covers proven patterns for scaling ETL processes,…

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Databricks Free Edition just got even better for builders.

Databricks has expanded its Free Edition with several new features: Agent Bricks, Genie Code, Serverless GPUs, Lakebase, and Lakeflow Designer. With these additions, the Free Edit…

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Fuzzing throws malformed, unexpected input at software to find the bugs humans miss.

At POSETTE: An Event for Postgres 2026, Microsoft's Adam Wolk presented a practical guide to fuzzing in the context of PostgreSQL. Fuzzing works by sending malformed or unexpected…

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