PostgreSQL: The Swiss Army Knife Database for the AI Age

In this compact 1-hour session, Denis Magda, author of "Just Use Postgres!" book, will provide insights into how Postgres serves as a versatile platform handling AI vector search, document storage, and time-series data. Denis will walk us through how Postgres has evolved to handle workloads far beyond traditional RDBMS capabilities, making this event perfect for developers looking to simplify their tech stack while maintaining powerful solutions for diverse data needs.

What You'll Learn:

• Why "Just Use Postgres" isn't just a catchy phrase but a practical architecture strategy
• How PostgreSQL handles AI workloads with vector storage and similarity search
• Key extensions and features that transform Postgres into a multi-model database
• When Postgres is (and isn't) the right tool for specialized data tasks

Whether you're a seasoned PostgreSQL user or simply curious about reducing the complexity of your data infrastructure, this session will provide valuable insights into making the most of this powerful open-source database.

Agenda
6:00 - 6:05 PM: Welcome and Introduction
6:05 - 6:30 PM: Denis will walk through selected chapters from his book
6:30 - 6:55 PM: Q&A/Discussion
6:55 - 7:00 PM: Wrap-up and Announcements

About the Speaker
Denis Magda is a technologist and author with extensive experience in database systems and distributed computing. He is currently writing "Just Use Postgres!" for Manning Publications, a practical guide for application developers that showcases how PostgreSQL can handle diverse workloads traditionally requiring specialized databases. Denis brings years of experience working with data systems at scale and is passionate about helping developers make pragmatic technology choices.

Who Should Attend

• Backend developers and architects looking to simplify their tech stack
• Data engineers interested in PostgreSQL's extended capabilities
• Anyone curious about vector databases and AI implementation with PostgreSQL
• Developers considering PostgreSQL for non-traditional workloads

Format
This is a virtual event. Connection details will be shared with registered attendees.

Join us for this special opportunity to learn from a database expert and discover how PostgreSQL might be able to replace multiple specialized systems in your architecture!