Craig Kerstiens • 10/30/2018

The biggest mistake Postgres ever made

This article discusses the history of PostgreSQL, tracing its origins from the Ingres database. It argues that the project's 1996 decision to adopt the name 'PostgreSQL' after adding SQL support was its biggest mistake, leading to widespread and persistent pronunciation confusion. The piece cites a notable email from core contributor Tom Lane and highlights the ongoing debate within the community about the name.

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