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[PATCH v1 2/2] WIP: Use cpu reference cycles, via rdtsc, to measure time for instrumentation. 102+ messages / 4 participants [nested] [flat]
* [PATCH v1 2/2] WIP: Use cpu reference cycles, via rdtsc, to measure time for instrumentation. @ 2020-06-12 02:38 Andres Freund <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 0 replies; 102+ messages in thread From: Andres Freund @ 2020-06-12 02:38 UTC (permalink / raw) --- src/include/portability/instr_time.h | 68 ++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 60 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/include/portability/instr_time.h b/src/include/portability/instr_time.h index fc058d548a8..8b2f9a2e707 100644 --- a/src/include/portability/instr_time.h +++ b/src/include/portability/instr_time.h @@ -83,7 +83,9 @@ #define PG_INSTR_CLOCK CLOCK_REALTIME #endif +/* time in baseline cpu cycles */ typedef int64 instr_time; + #define NS_PER_S INT64CONST(1000000000) #define US_PER_S INT64CONST(1000000) #define MS_PER_S INT64CONST(1000) @@ -95,17 +97,67 @@ typedef int64 instr_time; #define INSTR_TIME_SET_ZERO(t) ((t) = 0) -static inline instr_time pg_clock_gettime_ns(void) +#include <x86intrin.h> +#include <cpuid.h> + +/* + * Return what the number of cycles needs to be multiplied with to end up with + * seconds. + * + * FIXME: The cold portion should probably be out-of-line. And it'd be better + * to not recompute this in every file that uses this. Best would probably be + * to require explicit initialization of cycles_to_sec, because having a + * branch really is unnecessary. + * + * FIXME: We should probably not unnecessarily use floating point math + * here. And it's likely that the numbers are small enough that we are running + * into floating point inaccuracies already. Probably worthwhile to be a good + * bit smarter. + * + * FIXME: This would need to be conditional, with a fallback to something not + * rdtsc based. + */ +static inline double __attribute__((const)) +get_cycles_to_sec(void) { - struct timespec tmp; + static double cycles_to_sec = 0; - clock_gettime(PG_INSTR_CLOCK, &tmp); + /* + * Compute baseline cpu peformance, determines speed at which rdtsc advances + */ + if (unlikely(cycles_to_sec == 0)) + { + uint32 cpuinfo[4] = {0}; - return tmp.tv_sec * NS_PER_S + tmp.tv_nsec; + __get_cpuid(0x16, cpuinfo, cpuinfo + 1, cpuinfo + 2, cpuinfo + 3); + cycles_to_sec = 1 / ((double) cpuinfo[0] * 1000 * 1000); + } + + return cycles_to_sec; +} + +static inline instr_time pg_clock_gettime_ref_cycles(void) +{ + /* + * The rdtscp waits for all in-flight instructions to finish (but allows + * later instructions to start concurrently). That's good for some timing + * situations (when the time is supposed to cover all the work), but + * terrible for others (when sub-parts of work are measured, because then + * the pipeline stall due to the wait change the overall timing). + */ +#if 0 + unsigned int aux; + int64 tsc = __rdtscp(&aux); + + return tsc; +#else + + return __rdtsc(); +#endif } #define INSTR_TIME_SET_CURRENT(t) \ - (t) = pg_clock_gettime_ns() + (t) = pg_clock_gettime_ref_cycles() #define INSTR_TIME_ADD(x,y) \ do { \ @@ -123,13 +175,13 @@ static inline instr_time pg_clock_gettime_ns(void) } while (0) #define INSTR_TIME_GET_DOUBLE(t) \ - ((double) (t) / NS_PER_S) + ((double) (t) * get_cycles_to_sec()) #define INSTR_TIME_GET_MILLISEC(t) \ - ((double) (t) / NS_PER_MS) + ((double) (t) * (get_cycles_to_sec() * MS_PER_S)) #define INSTR_TIME_GET_MICROSEC(t) \ - ((double) (t) / NS_PER_US) + ((double) (t) * (get_cycles_to_sec() * US_PER_S)) #else /* !HAVE_CLOCK_GETTIME */ -- 2.25.0.114.g5b0ca878e0 --wn4ncs637ccpvbhb-- ^ permalink raw reply [nested|flat] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ 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; 102+ 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] 102+ messages in thread
* add list of major features to the v19 release notes @ 2026-07-01 21:38 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 0 siblings, 2 replies; 102+ 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] 102+ messages in thread
* Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes @ 2026-07-02 11:15 Michael Banck <[email protected]> parent: Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 1 sibling, 0 replies; 102+ 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] 102+ messages in thread
* Re: add list of major features to the v19 release notes @ 2026-07-02 14:36 Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> parent: Nathan Bossart <[email protected]> 1 sibling, 0 replies; 102+ 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] 102+ 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 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 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 21:33 [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 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 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 21:33 [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 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 21:38 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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