EdgeDB, built on PostgreSQL, is an advanced relational database that introduces a novel data model and query language designed to enhance user power and flexibility in data management. Originating from an in-house framework at a software agency, EdgeDB emphasizes usability, performance, and correctness, aiming to provide efficient data handling without relying on costly ORMs. Key features include seamless interfacing with programming languages, data serialization formats, and application protocols like REST and GraphQL, alongside centralized data security policies and built-in schema migrations. The database's design principles are centered around ergonomics, ensuring a user-friendly experience, high-performance operations, and strict adherence to data correctness. EdgeDB's roadmap, available on their website, outlines future development plans and invites community feedback, emphasizing its ongoing evolution and commitment to transparency.