PGConf.EU 2025 Establishing the PostgreSQL standard: What's Postgres compatible
Summary
PGConf.EU 2025 outlines a shift from binary pass/fail certification to a weighted compatibility matrix for PostgreSQL. It defines core vs optional requirements and allows managed environments to have exceptions while mandating no silent failures. The discussion covers core SQL compliance, data types, backups, replication, and vendor responsibility, highlighting practical testing frameworks for cross-implementation reliability.