Recap of PostgreSQL Technology Summit (Harbin) | Practices and Reflections on Deep Participation in IvorySQL Community Construction
On August 30, 2025, the PostgreSQL Technology Summit (Harbin) successfully concluded. This event was jointly organized by the PostgreSQL Branch of the China Open Source Software Promotion Alliance (PG Branch) and the Harbin PG User Group. Themed "PostgreSQL and the Domestic Ecosystem," it combined current open-source and localization trends, inviting technical experts to share insights on database application cases, O&M experience, technical key points, and industry directions to promote the development of PostgreSQL in China.
IvorySQL was invited to participate in this event. Shaoan Yan, an active contributor to IvorySQL and a member of the IvorySQL Expert Advisory Committee, delivered a specialized session titled "Practices and Reflections on Deep Participation in IvorySQL Community Construction."
Agenda Recap
| Time | Agenda | Guest |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30-14:00 | Check-in & Entry | |
| 14:00-14:30 | Application and Practice of PostgreSQL Database in Private Network Communication | Peng Cui, Database Team Leader at Hytera, PostgreSQL ACE, Chairman of PG Branch Harbin User Group |
| 14:30-15:00 | PostgreSQL Backup & Recovery Methods and Application Scenarios | Yu Yang, Senior Engineer at China Unicom Heilongjiang Branch |
| 15:00-15:30 | Practices and Reflections on Deep Participation in IvorySQL Community Construction | Shaoan Yan, PostgreSQL ACE, IvorySQL IEAC |
| 15:30-15:40 | Tea Break & Interactive Networking | All Attendees |
| 15:40-16:10 | PGCM Open Class: In-depth Understanding of GUC--Internal & DIY | Xiangbo Yang, PostgreSQL ACE, Chairman of PG Branch Xi'an User Group |
| 16:10-16:40 | PG+SuperMap: Building a Multi-source Heterogeneous Spatiotemporal Data Fusion Governance and Business Empowerment System | Yingtong Li, Senior Technical Manager at SuperMap |
| 16:40-17:00 | Q&A, Free Discussion | All Attendees |
Sharing Content Recap
I. IvorySQL: An Open-source Compatible Database Based on PostgreSQL
- GitHub Address: https://github.com/IvorySQL/IvorySQL
- Gitee Address: https://gitee.com/IvorySQL/IvorySQL
- Features:
- Oracle compatibility, reducing the cost of migration from Oracle
- Cloud-native database solution, achieving automated management via IvorySQL Operator on Kubernetes
- Version Information:
- Current Version: IvorySQL 4.5
- New Version: IvorySQL 4.6 to be released soon
II. IvorySQL Community: Highly Compatible, Rich Ecosystem, and Easy to Start
- Strong Compatibility and Rich Ecosystem:
- Better aligned with developer code management habits
- Lower cost for Oracle migration
- Adapted to mainstream operating systems (Red Hat, Debian, Kylin, UOS, NSAR OS, etc.)
- Full-platform distribution packages (x86, Kunpeng, Haiguang, Loongson, Zhaoxin, Feiteng, Shenwei, MIPS, RISC-V, etc.)
- Diverse Activities
The community offers rich and diverse activities, building a platform for technical exchange and cooperation. The IvorySQL 2025 Eco-Conference & PostgreSQL Summit was held in Jinan, China, on June 27-28, 2025, attracting open-source and PG community adopters along with domestic and international technical experts to discuss global database technology trends, open-source innovation, and industry practices, promoting deep fusion of industry, academia, and research. - Tool Support
In terms of tool support, Navicat provides a comprehensive management and development solution for IvorySQL. Navicat V17.3 and later versions support IvorySQL V4 and above, featuring URI connection, data analysis, data viewer, table designer, SQL editing, data import/export, backup/restore, and more.
III. Participation and Summary
Deep participation in the open-source community is not only a technical output but also the mutual growth of individual value and the industrial ecosystem. We welcome more developers to join the IvorySQL community through the following ways:
- Submit Issues: Report bugs or suggest features
- Contribute Code (PR): Fix bugs or implement new features
- Improve Documentation: Translate or enhance technical documents
- Community Communication: Answer questions in mailing lists, Slack, or WeChat groups
As an open-source database system based on PostgreSQL and deeply compatible with Oracle, IvorySQL always embraces open-source passion and remains committed to open-source community building. In the future, we look forward to more technical enthusiasts joining us to provide continuous momentum for the growth of the IvorySQL community!
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