Company
Date Published
Author
Sid Choudhury
Word count
817
Language
English
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None

Summary

YugabyteDB 2.0 is expected in Summer 2019, promising significant advancements in distributed SQL capabilities, including support for all data types, window functions, and various query types such as joins and upserts. The release will also introduce enhancements to core database features like serializable isolation, change data capture, and master-follower & multi-master global deployments. Additionally, improvements are planned for secondary indexes and documents, with added security features including encryption at rest and support for popular Key Management Systems. A reimagined user experience is also being developed to simplify deployment and management of distributed SQL databases. The release will be production-ready and feature certified integrations with major ORMs and web frameworks.