What we’re about
This is a group for data professionals and data curious in the Salem, Oregon area.
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Throughout each interaction:
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· Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
· Ask yourself how you can make someone life easier.
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· Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences.
· Recognize that not everyone is using their native language. Meaning and tone can be lost in translation.
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· Seek to understand and build bridges, not condemn or criticize.
· Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you.
o Be open and curious
· Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith.
· Ask questions to understand, not denounce.
· Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge.
Summary
o Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy.
o Use welcoming and inclusive language.
o Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online.
o Don’t be destructive or inflammatory.
o Gracefully accept constructive criticism.
o Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
o Reach out to the organizers if you need anything.
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Postgres Palooza!!!Umpqua Bank, Vancouver, WA
Welcome to the Sep 17th 1800 HRS PST/2100 HRS EST 2025 HYBRID meeting!
We are once again meeting in person in Vancouver, WA at the downtown Umpqua Bank in their Community Room!
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month once again at 6:00 PM PST. We will have snacks and networking before the main meeting.
We have a new location in Vancouver, WA and will be advertising this!
Meetup Link:
https://www.meetup.com/oregonsql/events/311024702
We will be starting at 6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST
Schedule: (may be fluid due to discussions and Q/A):
6:00 – 6:30 PM – Snacks/Announcements/Networking
6:30 PM – Presentation
8:30 PM – Happy Hour/Networking (Shanahans in Vancouver)Presentation:
Title: Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional
Book Description:
Adoption and use of PostgreSQL is growing all the time. From mom-and-pop shops to large enterprises, more data is being managed by PostgreSQL. In turn, this means that more data professionals need to learn PostgreSQL even when they have experience with other databases. While the documentation around PostgreSQL is detailed and technically rich, finding a simple, clear path to learning what it is, what it does, and how to use it can be challenging. This book seeks to help with that challenge.
We set about giving you all the basics of how to get started within PostgreSQL. From getting your first instance, or cluster, up and running, to backups, to server configurations, we cover all the basics. You'll learn about processing languages, monitoring, indexes and more. Every chapter provides fundamental knowledge and guidance so that you can more easily get started working with PostgreSQL. Getting started with PostgreSQL doesn't have to be a challenge and this book will help.
Abstract:
Join Ryan and Grant as they discuss their individual journeys into Postgres, their writing of the book, and how the book is designed to help Postgres converts.The link to the book at Red-Gate.com:
Book - Introduction to PostgreSQL for the data professional
