Supercharging PostgreSQL with Extensions

Discover the power of PostgreSQL extensions in this 42-minute CNCF conference talk. Explore why extensions are useful, how to implement them, and which ones are essential for optimizing database performance. Learn from industry experts Itay Braun and Alvaro Hernandez as they discuss popular extensions like PostGIS, pg_stat_statements, and pgvector. Gain insights into extension management, potential risks, and long-term stability considerations. Dive into practical use cases and discover valuable resources to enhance your PostgreSQL knowledge and skills.

Introduction
Introducing Alvaro
What are extensions
What about other databases
Best extensions for PostgreSQL
How to use extensions
Updating extensions
Risks
Longterm stability
Use cases
Call to action
Outro