A Sneak Peek Into the State of PostgreSQL 2024

The PostgreSQL community continues to be a strong presence, with over half of respondents from EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and a notable increase in seasoned users. The top industries using PostgreSQL are Software/SaaS, Information Technology, and Finance/Fintech, while Backend Software Developers, Fullstack Developers, and Database Administrators lead the way in terms of job roles. Workplace environments have become a primary introduction point for PostgreSQL, with 30% of respondents reporting they learned about it from colleagues or work settings. The community has also seen an increase in contributions beyond just writing code, enriching the PostgreSQL ecosystem. Respondents highlighted extensibility, JSON support, and replication as their favorite PostgreSQL features, while tools like TimescaleDB, Redis, and PgBouncer are frequently used alongside PostgreSQL.

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