connection_builder for PostgreSQL community
Wednesday, October 23 at 12:10–13:00
As PostgreSQL becomes the database of choice for an increasing number of businesses and organisations, its community is growing exponentially.
At the same time, with this rise in popularity the expectations for the database’s performance and capabilities grow as well.
To meet this increased demand, we need more hands on deck—more hackers, reviewers, and contributors. More importantly, we need stronger connections, collaboration, and exchange within the community.
Historically, the PostgreSQL community has been a relatively close-knit group with its own rules, communication styles, and a sense of familiarity among its members. This poses a challenge for those seeking to connect, discuss their ideas, receive support in the hacking process, and integrate within the community.
In this session, I will share:
- The key reasons for building a network within the PostgreSQL community and beyond.
- Inspiring stories of newcomers who successfully built their connections.
- Existing platforms and methods for connecting and seeking advice.
- Practical ideas to start conversations at pgconf.eu, on mailing lists and in direct communication.
The session will include mild interactive elements designed to encourage you to rethink “networking” and to help you interact with people in the room, at the conference, within the broader PostgreSQL community and beyond.
