PostgreSQL

Readyset QueryPilot Announcement

Ronald Bradford
April 22, 2025

At the MySQL and Heatwave Summit 2025 today, Readyset announced a new data systems architecture pattern named Readyset QueryPilot . This architecture which can front a MySQL or PostgreSQL database infrastructure, combines the enterprise-grade ProxySQL and Readyset caching with intelligent query monitoring and routing to help support applications scale and produce more predictable results with varied workloads.

Managing SQL Drift: Ensuring Stability in Database Transitions

Ronald Bradford
November 9, 2024

SQL drift is a significant challenge that occurs when SQL statements from an existing system produce unexpected results after migration to a new environment or system. These issues manifest in several critical ways: SQL statements may generate new execution errors, experience significant performance degradation, or yield differences in data integrity.

Digital Tech Trek Digest [#Issue 2024.12]

Ronald Bradford
March 20, 2024

Falsehoods programmers believe about time zones If I told you there was a timezone 30 minutes past the hour, would you believe me? In a small section of Western Australia, there is.

Digital Tech Trek Digest [#Issue 2024.02]

Ronald Bradford
January 10, 2024

Indie Newsletter Tool Generates $15,000 a Month There are so many different email newsletter sites you could wonder if there is market saturation. MailChimp , Mailgun , ConvertKit , Sendgrid (now part of Twilio it seems), Moosend and Mailersend come to mind.