The Linux Kernel from a PostgreSQL Perspective
Andres Freund discussed the interaction between PostgreSQL and the Linux kernel.
Andres Freund shared his experiences with the Linux kernel at Kernel Recipes 2026, emphasizing the importance of interaction between PostgreSQL and kernel developers for performance improvements. He noted PostgreSQL's transition from a process-centric model to one based on threads, as well as its shift towards an asynchronous I/O model.
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