Beginner's guide to PostgreSQL Hacking
Thursday, June 25 at 10:20–11:10
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Suraj Kharage is a Senior Staff SDE I at EDB, specializing in database server development. He plays a role in advancing the capabilities of EDB Postgres Advanced Server (Oracle compatible), where he actively contributes to the design and implementation of proprietary features.
In addition to feature development, Suraj supports his team by diagnosing and fixing complex bugs, ensuring stability in critical database components.
I have presented at various conferences including FOSSASIA PGDay, and I am scheduled to speak at the upcoming HOW 2026 Postgres Conference.
PostgreSQL's dominance is growing every year, creating a massive opportunity for C developers to become 'Postgres Hackers.' If you’ve ever wanted to contribute to the core of an open-source giant but didn't know where to start, this talk is for you. We’ll jump straight into the source code, showing you how to compile, install, and navigate the repository like a pro. You'll learn the secrets of the query execution flow and how to debug the engine itself. We’ll also share internal configuration 'hacks' that make development faster and easier. Come learn how to turn your C skills into a career as a PostgreSQL contributor!
