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My Journey into PostgreSQL Development

Date: 2026-05-21
Time: 16:45–17:10
Room: Fletcher
Level: Beginner

In this talk, I will share my journey from first-time contributor to active PostgreSQL developer. Based on my experience, I will share concrete lessons learned and actionable advice for developers who want to start contributing or become more effective PostgreSQL contributors. The main points of this talk would be:

  • How I started working on PostgreSQL.
  • My experience of getting used to PostgreSQL culture.
  • The challenges I faced, how I overcame them and what helped.
  • What I would do differently if I had the experience I have now.

Speaker

Nazir Bilal Yavuz