Welcome to the April edition of the OpenSource DB Bulletin!
A Month of Celebration, Strategy & Community Connections!
As OpenSource DB turned 4 this April, we took a moment to reflect, reconnect, and recharge for the exciting journey ahead. From milestone celebrations to strategic meetings and technical deep dives, here’s everything that made April a memorable month.
📅 April Highlights
🎉 April 11 – We Turned 4!
We laughed, we celebrated, and we looked back on a journey that made us proud — here’s to many more milestones!
At the OSDB Office: The day began with reflections on our journey so far, employee recognitions, and the iconic Slonik cake that had everyone smiling.
At AWS: PgHyd Meetup #10 brought together the PostgreSQL community once again, featuring insightful sessions and active participation from the OSDB team.
At Sportszone: We wrapped up the day OSDB-style — with games, laughter, and a celebratory dinner!
April 11 – PgHyd Meetup#10
Held at the AWS office in Hyderabad, PgHyd Meetup #10 brought together PostgreSQL enthusiasts and professionals. Organized by the PgHyd User Group, the event fostered knowledge sharing, insightful discussions, and community engagement. 👉 Explore the full event recap
April 26 – DigitalOcean User Community Event
Another vibrant gathering of open-source minds and community-driven energy.
✍️ Blogposts from April 2025
Apr 2:Step-by-Step Guide to PostgreSQL HA with Patroni: Part 3 By Venkat Akhil Read More ›
Apr 3:Startup Speed vs. Startup Stability: Finding the Right Balance By Praveena Sivasankar Read More ›
Apr 9:Efficient Management of PostgreSQL Large Objects By Brahmini Ratnam Read More ›
Apr 10:Infra That Doesn’t Crack Under Pressure By Praveena Sivasankar Read More ›
Apr 16:Managing PostgreSQL LOs: A Practical Perspective By Brahmini Ratnam Read More ›
Apr 17:Agile Isn’t Just for Developers: Why Every Team Should Use It By Praveena Sivasankar Read More ›
Apr 23:Efficient PostgreSQL Backup Management Using Incremental Backups in pgBarman By Venkat Akhil Read More ›
Apr 24:Scaling Without Silos: More People ≠ More Progress By Praveena Sivasankar Read More ›
🔜 Coming Up!
📌 April 30 to May 1 2025 – Edgefest-pgEdge Annual Meet
📌 May 12 2025 – Extensions Day: – Postgres Extensions Day 2025 is a one-day, in-person event dedicated to comprehensively exploring Postgres extension – encompassing development, ecosystem, and operational concerns.
📌 May 242025 – PgVizag Meetup#2 | Tech talks, community stories, and innovation on the coast! 👉 Register here
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