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* [PATCH v3 3/3] Better express platform requirements in s_lock.h. @ 2026-05-07 20:32 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-05-07 20:32 UTC (permalink / raw) --- src/include/storage/s_lock.h | 56 ++++++++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/include/storage/s_lock.h b/src/include/storage/s_lock.h index fb872edd2f0..c4369ee4ff6 100644 --- a/src/include/storage/s_lock.h +++ b/src/include/storage/s_lock.h @@ -44,23 +44,16 @@ * atomic test-and-set only when it appears free. * * TAS() and TAS_SPIN() are NOT part of the API, and should never be called - * directly. - * - * CAUTION: on some platforms TAS() and/or TAS_SPIN() may sometimes report - * failure to acquire a lock even when the lock is not locked. For example, - * on Alpha TAS() will "fail" if interrupted. Therefore a retry loop must - * always be used, even if you are certain the lock is free. + * directly. If a platform-specific TAS() is defined, the platform must + * _not_ define its own S_LOCK(). Conversely, if a platform-specific + * S_LOCK() is defined, the platform must _not_ define its own TAS(), but + * it does need to define its own TAS_SPIN(). Currently, all supported + * platforms define TAS() and use the default S_LOCK() implementation, so + * that is probably a good place to start if adding a new one. * * It is the responsibility of these macros to make sure that the compiler * does not re-order accesses to shared memory to precede the actual lock - * acquisition, or follow the lock release. Prior to PostgreSQL 9.5, this - * was the caller's responsibility, which meant that callers had to use - * volatile-qualified pointers to refer to both the spinlock itself and the - * shared data being accessed within the spinlocked critical section. This - * was notationally awkward, easy to forget (and thus error-prone), and - * prevented some useful compiler optimizations. For these reasons, we - * now require that the macros themselves prevent compiler re-ordering, - * so that the caller doesn't need to take special precautions. + * acquisition, or follow the lock release. * * On platforms with weak memory ordering, the TAS(), TAS_SPIN(), and * S_UNLOCK() macros must further include hardware-level memory fence @@ -72,7 +65,7 @@ * * On most supported platforms, TAS() uses a tas() function written * in assembly language to execute a hardware atomic-test-and-set - * instruction. Equivalent OS-supplied mutex routines could be used too. + * instruction. Equivalent compiler intrinsics are another popular option. * * * Portions Copyright (c) 1996-2026, PostgreSQL Global Development Group @@ -642,20 +635,25 @@ spin_delay(void) #endif /* !defined(TAS) */ -/* Blow up if we didn't have any way to do spinlocks */ -#ifndef TAS -#error PostgreSQL does not have spinlock support on this platform. Please report this to [email protected]. -#endif - - /* * Default Definitions - override these above as needed. */ -#if !defined(S_LOCK) +/* + * Make sure S_LOCK is defined, either explicitly for the platform or via a TAS + * macro for the platform. Exactly one of either S_LOCK or TAS should be + * defined for a supported platform at this point in the file. + */ +#if defined(S_LOCK) +#if defined(TAS) +#error Both TAS and S_LOCK defined on this platform. Please report this to [email protected]. +#endif +#elif defined(TAS) #define S_LOCK(lock) \ (TAS(lock) ? s_lock((lock), __FILE__, __LINE__, __func__) : 0) -#endif /* S_LOCK */ +#else +#error Neither TAS nor S_LOCK defined on this platform. Please report this to [email protected]. +#endif #if !defined(S_UNLOCK) /* @@ -687,9 +685,19 @@ extern void s_unlock(volatile slock_t *lock); #define SPIN_DELAY() ((void) 0) #endif /* SPIN_DELAY */ +/* + * We can only define TAS_SPIN if TAS was defined. Otherwise, the platform + * defined its own S_LOCK without TAS, and therefore is responsible for + * defining its own TAS_SPIN as well. (Note that we currently do not have any + * platforms that don't define TAS.) + */ #if !defined(TAS_SPIN) +#if defined(TAS) #define TAS_SPIN(lock) TAS(lock) -#endif /* TAS_SPIN */ +#else +#error Neither TAS nor TAS_SPIN defined on this platform. Please report this to [email protected]. +#endif /* TAS */ +#endif /* ! TAS_SPIN */ /* -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --IHFkEDr8CkxIje3R-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..00c620b283c 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, + and it can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --Dy4bd/k8yrlB0eLC-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. @ 2026-07-01 21:33 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:33 UTC (permalink / raw) --- doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml | 79 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 78 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml index d8d3758d5ba..7065a0be549 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/release-19.sgml @@ -19,7 +19,84 @@ <itemizedlist> <listitem> - <para><emphasis>fill in later</emphasis></para> + <para> + Support for + <link linkend="ddl-property-graphs">property graph queries</link> + (<acronym>SQL/PGQ</acronym>). + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-repack"><command>REPACK</command></link> command + that reclaims disk space and reorganizes table contents, combining the + functionality of the existing <command>VACUUM FULL</command> and + <command>CLUSTER</command> commands. Its <literal>CONCURRENTLY</literal> + option allows repacking without blocking reads and writes to the table. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Logical replication now + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link> + and can be enabled without a server restart when + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Autovacuum can now use + <link linkend="guc-autovacuum-max-parallel-workers">multiple worker processes</link> + to vacuum a single table in parallel, and a + <link linkend="autovacuum-priority">new scoring system</link> prioritizes + the tables that most need vacuuming or analyzing. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Data checksums can now be + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database server is running</link>. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new <link linkend="sql-wait-for"><command>WAIT FOR</command></link> + command that lets an application pause until a standby has replayed + changes up to a chosen point, thereby supporting + <quote>read-your-writes</quote> query patterns on standbys. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new + <link linkend="dml-application-time-update-delete"><literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal></link> + clause. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + A new + <link linkend="pgplanadvice"><application>pg_plan_advice</application></link> + extension for stabilizing and controlling the query planner's decisions, + together with the companion + <link linkend="pgstashadvice"><application>pg_stash_advice</application></link> + extension that applies this advice automatically based on the query. + </para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution + optimizations. + </para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> -- 2.50.1 (Apple Git-155) --2UFzCKAzbQ/xYRnU-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* add list of major features to the v19 release notes @ 2026-07-01 21:38 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-02 11:15 ` Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes Michael Banck <[email protected]> 2026-07-02 14:36 ` Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 2 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-01 21:38 UTC (permalink / raw) To: pgsql-hackers Here's a first try at $subject. I used the 19beta1 announcement as a guide. -- nathan ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes 2026-07-01 21:38 add list of major features to the v19 release notes Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> @ 2026-07-02 11:15 ` Michael Banck <[email protected]> 1 sibling, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Michael Banck @ 2026-07-02 11:15 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Nathan Bossart <[email protected]>; +Cc: pgsql-hackers Hi, yay for having this in place earlier this time. Some comments: On Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 04:38:14PM -0500, Nathan Bossart wrote: > + <listitem> > + <para> > + Logical replication now > + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, > + and it can be enabled without a server restart when > + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. > + </para> > + </listitem> Maybe it's because I'm not a native speaker, but I tripped over the second part and parsed it as a function of the replicate sequence values, not logical replication. Would it help readers to drop the "it", i.e. write "and can be enabled [...]"? > + <listitem> > + <para> > + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the > + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, > + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution > + optimizations. > + </para> > + </listitem> (This is kinda a catch-all statement and might go well as last item, dunno). > + <listitem> > + <para> > + Data checksums can now be > + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. > + </para> > + </listitem> I think we still don't say "the database" when we talk about a server/instance/cluster. It should either be "the cluster" or "the database server". > + <listitem> > + <para> > + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now > + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new > + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. > + </para> > + </listitem> I think this sentence should include something about temporal ranges/keys, or maybe just s/time range/temporal range/? Michael ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
* Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes 2026-07-01 21:38 add list of major features to the v19 release notes Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> @ 2026-07-02 14:36 ` Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 1 sibling, 0 replies; 96+ messages in thread From: Nathan Bossart @ 2026-07-02 14:36 UTC (permalink / raw) To: Michael Banck <[email protected]>; +Cc: pgsql-hackers On Thu, Jul 02, 2026 at 01:15:39PM +0200, Michael Banck wrote: > On Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 04:38:14PM -0500, Nathan Bossart wrote: >> + <listitem> >> + <para> >> + Logical replication now >> + <link linkend="logical-replication-sequences">replicates sequence values</link>, >> + and it can be enabled without a server restart when >> + <xref linkend="guc-wal-level"/> is set to <literal>replica</literal>. >> + </para> >> + </listitem> > > Maybe it's because I'm not a native speaker, but I tripped over the > second part and parsed it as a function of the replicate sequence > values, not logical replication. Would it help readers to drop the "it", > i.e. write "and can be enabled [...]"? Fixed. >> + <listitem> >> + <para> >> + Faster performance in many areas, including automatic scaling of the >> + number of <link linkend="guc-io-max-workers">I/O worker processes</link>, >> + quicker foreign-key checks, and further planning and execution >> + optimizations. >> + </para> >> + </listitem> > > (This is kinda a catch-all statement and might go well as last item, > dunno). Moved. >> + <listitem> >> + <para> >> + Data checksums can now be >> + <link linkend="checksums-online-enable-disable">enabled or disabled while the database is running</link>. >> + </para> >> + </listitem> > > I think we still don't say "the database" when we talk about a > server/instance/cluster. It should either be "the cluster" or "the > database server". Fixed. >> + <listitem> >> + <para> >> + <xref linkend="sql-update"/> and <xref linkend="sql-delete"/> can now >> + change or remove data for just part of a time range via the new >> + <literal>FOR PORTION OF</literal> clause. >> + </para> >> + </listitem> > > I think this sentence should include something about temporal > ranges/keys, or maybe just s/time range/temporal range/? How about something like this? Support for temporal updates and deletes via the new FOR PORTION OF clause. -- nathan ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 96+ messages in thread
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Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v1 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:33 [PATCH v2 1/1] Add list of major features to the v19 release notes. Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-01 21:38 add list of major features to the v19 release notes Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 2026-07-02 11:15 ` Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes Michael Banck <[email protected]> 2026-07-02 14:36 ` Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes Nathan Bossart <[email protected]>
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