PostgreSQL 15 Compatibility in YugabyteDB 2.25: Top 15 Features!

YugabyteDB 2.25, the latest preview release, offers compatibility with PostgreSQL 15 and introduces a range of new features designed to enhance the development experience. These enhancements include core PostgreSQL functionalities such as the ability to generate UUIDs without the pgcrypto extension, the introduction of generated columns for automatic calculations, and improved referential integrity with partitioned tables. The update also brings query optimization improvements like accelerated partition pruning and plan cache mode control, alongside support for additional PostgreSQL functionalities such as more regular expression functions, JSON functions, and multi-range intervals. Furthermore, YugabyteDB 2.25 introduces features like filtering capabilities during data loading with COPY, more granular control for setting configuration parameters, and the ability to inline common table expressions for better query planning. These updates are designed to be implemented without downtime, thanks to YugabyteDB's capacity for rolling upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions to higher PostgreSQL compatibility.