@pgdayboston.bsky.social - Is the submission form working? I just logged in with my community account to try and submit, but there's no form like I'm used to seeing with other conferences that use the same system.
the mom on my flight from ORD to SFO today that watched Bluey for 4.5 hours with her ~15/month old to help pass the time. Not sure I could have done that. You rock.
Now... where is my feather wand?
I love Bluey. My kids love Bluey. I even ended up with Bluey Christmas inflatable yard ornaments this year (something I vowed I'd never do). It's a phenomenal show with witty characters and more one-liners that my kids can spout off than I can count on multiple hands and feet.
But wow, kudos to.,..
If you:
• Teach PostgreSQL
• Build database tooling
• Work in observability
• Want to demo VACUUM, bloat, or query plans
This should feel a lot more useful than a static dump.
Would love feedback from the Postgres community.
www.softwareandbooz.com/introducing-...
It ships ready to run with:
🔹 pg_cron
🔹 pg_stat_statements
🔹 auto_explain
🔹 PostGIS
🔹 pg_trgm
Backfilled historical data + ongoing workload included.
One command and you’re up.
Most sample databases are static.
Bluebox starts with realistic data (video rental schema + recognizable movies) and then keeps generating transactions over time.
That means it actually changes — like a real system would.
Introducing Bluebox Docker — a living PostgreSQL sample database that continuously generates real activity. 🐘
I wanted a sample DB that actually behaves like a real system — so I built one.
Details:
www.softwareandbooz.com/introducing-...
... out loud and get quick feedback on "my data" is more fun and productive than I thought.
Yes, I've still had to correct obvious errors multiple times, but I'm a much faster editor when I have something to start with. I don't (yet) feel replaceable, but definitely more creative right now.
Shoot! I'm vibe coding (SQL'ing) with Claude on my sample Bluebox database ((github.com/ryanbooz/blu...) and... it's pretty amazing... and I'm having a great time.
TBF, I was never totally against using AI/Claude to begin with, time just hasn't been on my side recently. But being able to think...
Chilly morning + hot coffee + new #Techbash mug = 💯
Thanks to everyone I got to meet and connect with the last few days at @Techbash.bksy.cosial. Sorry to miss the last day, but I'm sure it's going to be 🔥!!
I can't believe it's been a year ago already that @gfritchey.bsky.social & I taught our Introduction to Postgres precon at PASS Data Summit & Bruce Momjian was able to join us for a bit.
Not surprisingly, Bruce engaged with everyone afterwards, carrying on the conversation for another 30 minutes!
Hey #Techbash2025!
If you're planning to come to my @techbash.bsky.social precon to learn about PostgreSQL, here's a quick rundown of the Postgres install and sample database I'll be using if you want to try and follow along.
Install instructions: github.com/ryanbooz/blu...
youtu.be/mxFQiIFtNM0
I was just working to make a query in a sample database more efficient when I realized something was off in the EXPLAIN plan.
Apparently, somewhere along the way, I removed some GiST indexes on geography columns and... they're like important or something?
🤦🏻♂️😂
Session card for Ryan Booz's TechBash 2025 workshop, PostgreSQL Introduction for the SQL Server Developer or DBA, happening November 4th at Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos.
Are you a #sqlserver DBA or developer? Join our full-day #postgresql intro workshop with @ryanbooz.bsky.social at #techbash 2025!
Every 4-day registration includes a workshop. Learn more at techbash.com
#database #techevent #developers #data #kalahari #poconos #devconf #nepa #dba #familyfun
Headed to #Stirtrek2025. Always fun to get diverted because of weather. It's been quite a few days with weather related things!
Big shoutout to Hettie! She's such a force for good in the Postgres community and a works tirelessly to serve her dedicated user group in Chicago. Please consider supporting this new initiative and attending PGDay Chicago on April 25!
It's one thing to post slides after a talk, but this is next level! Detailed content between each slide from www.linkedin.com/in/karenhjex/ recent talk at DoK Day Europe: "Postgres on Kubernetes for the Reluctant DBA"
Introducing pgNow: A free, point-in-time diagnostic tool for #PostgreSQL created by @Redgate that helps you identify key performance metrics and configuration optimizations in your running Postgres instance.
The bees were loving the nice, warm, early spring day.
They were not, however, happy that I was trying to include them into my promo videos for the book. 😂
(They aren't normally like this, btw. I often spend a lunch break observing them closely. They're just protective in early spring)
🤞😀
Um... thank you? 😂
Regardless, I hope the book without the multi-legged train proves to be helpful to you! 🐘
Share recipe! I have never had/seen GF cinnamon buns like that!
This was a big week for me & @gfritchey.bsky.social
with the release of our book about #PostgreSQL! We're both thrilled & excited for this milestone!
Here's a quick introduction from my perspective on why we wrote the book & who it's for.
#JustUsePostgres
www.softwareandbooz.com/on-writing-a...
It is not safe to have an open bag of pretzels and Herlocher's dipping mustard around me. Fortunately, the pretzel bag was only about 1/4 full.
I did not expect to see these little ladies out and about yesterday with 4.5°C/42°F temps. But, with the first clear day in a while and 10x warmer temperatures than a week ago, I'm sure it felt like a heat wave to them too!
Almost makes me believe spring will come someday! 🐝🌻
If you have attended the #PASSDataSummit, fill out the survey on topics for 2025. Redgate will donate to a charity for every response.
reg.passdatacommunitysummit.com/surveys/redg...
Order your digital copy for delivery next Monday, February 3!! Paperback copy will be available for purchase starting Monday as well.
https://buff.ly/3QdWj9H
🎉🎉 #1 New Release on Amazon!!! 🎉🎉
Well this certainly is exciting... and unexpected! Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional, the book @gfritchey.bsky.social and I wrote, is the #1 new release in the Servers category on Amazon! And it's not even released yet!
Oh, I know it looks so sunny and nice outside at #CodeMash...
But it was a balmy 4°f/-15.5°c when I woke up this morning. And, with the wind chill, it was certainly below 0°f.
🥶🥶🥶
