PostgreSQL: The REPACK Revolution

Today we're diving into a massive day for PostgreSQL with 14 commits that include a game-changing new REPACK command that unifies VACUUM FULL and CLUSTER functionality. We'll also explore performance improvements for standby servers, bloom index optimizations, and several thoughtful code cleanups from contributors across the community.

Duration: PT4M5S

Episode overview

This episode is a short developer briefing from PostgreSQL.

It explains recent repository work in plain language.

  • Show: PostgreSQL
  • Published: 2026-03-11T10:06:19Z
  • Audio duration: PT4M5S

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Hey there, fellow developers! Welcome back to another episode of PostgreSQL. I'm your host, and wow, do we have an exciting day to talk about! March 11th brought us 14 solid commits to the PostgreSQL codebase, and honestly, I'm practically bouncing in my chair about one particular change that's going to make your…

But before we dive into the big news, let me set the scene. You know those days when you're managing a PostgreSQL database and you need to reclaim space or reorganize your tables? You've probably found yourself choosing between VACUUM FULL and CLUSTER, maybe scratching your head about which one to use and when.…

The absolute star of today's show is the introduction of the new REPACK command. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Another command to learn?" But hear me out, because this is actually going to simplify your life! REPACK beautifully absorbs the functionality of both VACUUM FULL and CLUSTER into one intuitive command.

Think about it this way - instead of having two separate tools that do similar but slightly different things, you now have one command that handles both scenarios. Need to reclaim space without caring about tuple ordering? REPACK's got you covered.…

The…

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