Top 3 features in Postgres 17
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PostgreSQL 17 brings three headline improvements: the MERGE command now supports a RETURNING clause for retrieving modified rows in a single step, enhanced JSON functions including JSON_TABLE for converting JSON to relational format, and significant performance gains in vacuum operations (up to 20x memory reduction, removal of the 1GB cap), B-tree index handling for IN clauses, and parallel query processing. The post also highlights contributions by Neon engineers to Postgres 17, including EXPLAIN (SERIALIZE), BRIN parallel index builds, B-tree IN-list optimizations, direct SSL/TLS connections, event triggers after client connect, and AMCheck B-tree uniqueness validation.
