From 13f9a4e6987ccb1b2e2c1ce64d2f732f6a115c2b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Jonathan S. Katz" Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 14:42:28 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updated 12rc1 release notes. --- releases/12/beta/12rc1.md | 5 +++-- releases/12/beta/12rc1.txt | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 49 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) create mode 100644 releases/12/beta/12rc1.txt diff --git a/releases/12/beta/12rc1.md b/releases/12/beta/12rc1.md index 69096d7..12c93b3 100644 --- a/releases/12/beta/12rc1.md +++ b/releases/12/beta/12rc1.md @@ -13,8 +13,8 @@ The planned date for the general availability of PostgreSQL 12 is October 3, Upgrading to PostgreSQL 12 RC 1 ------------------------------- -To upgrade to PostgreSQL 11 RC 1 from Beta 4 or an earlier version of -PostgreSQL 11, you will need to use a strategy similar to upgrading between +To upgrade to PostgreSQL 12 RC 1 from Beta 4 or an earlier version of +PostgreSQL 12, you will need to use a strategy similar to upgrading between major versions of PostgreSQL (e.g. `pg_upgrade` or `pg_dump` / `pg_restore`). For more information, please visit the documentation section on [upgrading](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/12/static/upgrading.html). @@ -52,3 +52,4 @@ Links * [PostgreSQL 12 RC Release Notes](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/12/static/release-12.html) * [PostgreSQL 12 Open Issues](https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/PostgreSQL_12_Open_Items) * [Submit a Bug](https://www.postgresql.org/account/submitbug/) +* [Follow @postgresql on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/postgresql) diff --git a/releases/12/beta/12rc1.txt b/releases/12/beta/12rc1.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..239ef14 --- /dev/null +++ b/releases/12/beta/12rc1.txt @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ +PostgreSQL 12 RC 1 Released +=========================== + +The PostgreSQL Global Development Group announces that the first release candidate of PostgreSQL 12 is now available for download. As a release candidate, PostgreSQL 12 RC 1 should be identical to the initial release of PostgreSQL 12, though some more fixes may be applied prior to the general availability of PostgreSQL 12. + +The planned date for the general availability of PostgreSQL 12 is October 3, 2019. Please see the "Release Schedule" section for more details. + +Upgrading to PostgreSQL 12 RC 1 +------------------------------- + +To upgrade to PostgreSQL 12 RC 1 from Beta 4 or an earlier version of PostgreSQL 12, you will need to use a strategy similar to upgrading between major versions of PostgreSQL (e.g. `pg_upgrade` or `pg_dump` / `pg_restore`). For more information, please visit the documentation section on upgrading: + +https://www.postgresql.org/docs/12/static/upgrading.html + +Changes Since 12 Beta 4 +----------------------- + +There have been many bug fixes for PostgreSQL 12 reported during the Beta 4 period and applied to this release candidate. These include: + +* Add additional "leakproof" markings to certain string functions to better support nondeterministic collations. This can positively impact the performance of some query plans +* Removal of the ECPG `DECLARE STATEMENT` functionality +* The ecpglib major version change was reverted +* Fix handling of nondeterministic collations with pattern_ops opclasses + +For a detailed list of fixes, please visit the open items page: + +https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/PostgreSQL_12_Open_Items#resolved_before_12rc1 + +Release Schedule +---------------- + +This is the first release candidate for PostgreSQL 12. Unless an issue is discovered that warrants a delay or to produce an additional release candidate, PostgreSQL 12 should be made generally available on October 3, 2019. + +For further information please see the beta testing page: + +https://www.postgresql.org/developer/beta/ + +Links +----- + +* Download: https://www.postgresql.org/download/ +* Beta Testing Information: https://www.postgresql.org/developer/beta/ +* PostgreSQL 12 Beta Release Notes: https://www.postgresql.org/docs/12/release-12.html +* PostgreSQL 12 Open Issues: https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/PostgreSQL_12_Open_Items +* Submit a Bug: https://www.postgresql.org/account/submitbug/ +* Follow @postgresql on Twitter: https://twitter.com/postgresql -- 2.39.5