A PostgreSQL development environment

FOSDEM 2021

Over many years of PostgreSQL development I have collected a lot of information about setting up a development environment and assorted notes about the development process that would be worth sharing. If you are new to PostgreSQL development, this can help you get set up. If you are an experienced developer, we can compare notes.

Topics covered include:

git setup
shell setup
editor setup
tags
documentation
using configure and make well
core files, backtraces
running tests
test coverage analysis
profiling
sending patches
reviewing patches
dealing with odd platforms
dealing with multiple branches

Speakers: Peter Eisentraut