Add blog post on PostgreSQL state backend support for Pulumi #15271
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This commit introduces a new blog post detailing the community-driven journey to add PostgreSQL as a state backend option for Pulumi's DIY backend. The post covers the need for database-backed state storage, the community contribution process, technical challenges faced during implementation, and future possibilities for enhancements. Additionally, it includes a new author profile for Matan Baruch and associated images for the blog post.
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| ## Performance and Limitations | ||
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| While PostgreSQL provides excellent reliability and consistency guarantees, there are some trade-offs to consider: | ||
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| **Advantages:** | ||
| - Excellent performance for small to medium-sized state files | ||
| - Strong consistency guarantees | ||
| - Mature backup and recovery options | ||
| - Comprehensive monitoring capabilities | ||
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| **Limitations:** | ||
| - May be slower than object storage for very large state files | ||
| - Requires database infrastructure management | ||
| - Signed URLs (used for state permalinks) are not supported |
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I'd like to get some feedback from PM/PMM at Pulumi on the comparison of this state backend to Pulumi cloud and make sure we properly highlight the trade offs. Let me get back to you.
Co-authored-by: Adam Gordon Bell <adam@corecursive.com>
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This pull request introduces a new blog post detailing the addition of PostgreSQL as a state backend for Pulumi's DIY backend, along with a new author profile for the contributor of this feature. The blog post outlines the technical implementation, community-driven development process, and future possibilities for the feature.
Blog Post Addition:
content/blog/postgres-diy-backend/index.md: Added a comprehensive blog post titled "Adding PostgreSQL State Backend Support to Pulumi: A Community Contribution Journey." The post covers the motivation, technical challenges, implementation details, testing, and community impact of the new PostgreSQL state backend feature.Author Profile:
data/team/team/matan-baruch.toml: Added a new author profile for Matan Baruch, the community contributor behind the PostgreSQL backend feature. Includes social media links and contributor status.