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Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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Google Cloud has outlined its recent technical contributions to PostgreSQL, emphasizing improvements in logical replication, upgrade processes, and overall system stability. The update reflects ongoing collaboration with the upstream community and focuses on enhancements to the core engine aimed at addressing scalability, replication, and operational challenges.
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Safari's release of version 26.2 in December introduced support for the scrollend event, completing its alignment with major browsers. This event signals when scrolling has definitively ended, enabling more reliable interactions without the need for workarounds. It improves performance for developers managing UI updates and data fetching based on scroll completion.
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Alex, Hello and welcome to Codetown. I must have overlooked your joining up. I always welcome new members and especially people from the Gainesville area. By the way, we're having a Gainesville Java User Group meeting tomorrow at Santa Fe College, room S 326 from 6-9 and the topic is Android Design Patterns. Check out the announcement up top of the Codetown homepage in the Events section and RSVP if you plan to come. And, please invite your colleagues. This will be a very informative meeting. All the best, Michael Levin