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Date Published
Author
Bryan Clark
Word count
1773
Language
English
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None

Summary

Timescale Cloud has improved its support for database forking, allowing users to create identical copies of their databases with different resource configurations. This feature enables developers to easily spin up forks for testing, staging, and other purposes, such as performance regression testing, safe database upgrades, downsize services, and provide access to production data without affecting the primary database. With one-click database forking, teams can quickly create and manage multiple environments, reducing manual work and increasing flexibility. The new feature is available to all users of Timescale Cloud, and the company plans to release additional forking functionality in the near future.