PostgreSQL is the world’s leading open source relational database. The Postgres project has more than 35 years of active development in the core project and a proven architecture that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, data integrity, and correctness. It runs on all major operating systems, is fully ACID compliant, and has native programming interfaces for C/C++, Java, .Net, Perl, Python, Ruby, Tcl, and ODBC, among others with exceptional documentation.
Stormatics
The Special Interest Group (SIG) is currently led by Stormatics. Stormatics provides PostgreSQL Professional Services with a mission to help businesses scale PostgreSQL reliably for critical data.
Stormatics is well plugged into the global Postgres community with decades of open-source experience. The company has helped countless clients build and maintain their PostgreSQL environments, ensuring they can rely on their databases to operate smoothly and efficiently.
Previously, this SIG was led by 2ndQuadrant, founded in 2001 by Simon Riggs, a major developer and committer of the PostgreSQL project.
What does the PostgreSQL community look like?
PostgreSQL is well supported by an active community, taking care of various aspects of progressing the database like administration, announcements, jobs, performance, and SQL. The community is headed by a core team of seven long-time community members with various specializations. Additionally, a dynamic and global group of contributors, including hackers, developers, and advocates, regularly contribute to the project.
Why Islamabad?
Islamabad has cultured a thriving community of PostgreSQL hackers over the past decade or so. Major corporates supporting and promoting PostgreSQL have employed people in Islamabad to help with their cause. OPEN’s PostgreSQL SIG seeks to bring these people together with anyone interested in using PostgreSQL, has problems associated with PostgreSQL, or simply wants to increase his knowledge about the DBMS.
Why should I join?
You should consider joining this SIG if you:
- Are a PostgreSQL enthusiast looking to connect with like-minded individuals
- Are interested in knowing more about and working with open source software
- Have queries regarding PostgreSQL and need a forum to float them
- Want to use PostgreSQL in your organization but don’t know how to
- Want to know more about the most advanced open source database in the world