Best of InfoQ — January 2026

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    OpenEverest: Open Source Platform for Database Automation

    Percona announced OpenEverest, an open-source platform for automated database provisioning and management on Kubernetes. Built on Kubernetes operators, it supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, offering features like automated backups, scaling, and disaster recovery while avoiding vendor lock-in. The platform provides both a web UI and REST API for managing database clusters. Originally launched as Percona Everest, it's transitioning to independent open governance with plans to donate to the CNCF. The latest version adds PostgreSQL 18.1 support and NodePort networking, with future plans to support ClickHouse, Vitess, and observability integrations.

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    Bun Introduces Built-in Database Clients and Zero-Config Frontend Development

    Bun 1.3 introduces zero-configuration frontend development with hot module replacement, a unified database API (Bun.SQL) supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite without external dependencies, and a built-in Redis client claiming 7.9x performance over ioredis. The release includes enhanced package management with dependency catalogs for monorepos, isolated workspace installs, and interactive dependency updates. Performance improvements include 10-30% reduced memory usage in frameworks like Next.js, 60% faster macOS builds, and 9% faster Express benchmarks. Breaking changes affect TypeScript types for Bun.serve() and SQL client usage patterns.

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    Google Introduces Conductor, a Context-Driven Development Extension for Gemini CLI

    Google released Conductor, a preview extension for Gemini CLI that maintains project context across AI-assisted development sessions using persistent Markdown files. The tool introduces a track-based workflow where developers define specifications and implementation plans before code generation, storing all context directly in the repository. This planning-first approach addresses the common problem of losing project context in chat-based coding tools and supports team-wide configuration for consistent AI-assisted contributions.

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    Prisma 7: Rust-Free Architecture and Performance Gains

    Prisma ORM 7.0 replaces its Rust-based query engine with a TypeScript implementation, achieving 90% smaller bundle sizes, 3x faster query execution, and lower resource utilization. The release moves generated code out of node_modules for better developer experience, introduces a dynamic configuration file, and delivers 98% fewer types with 70% faster type checking. Migration guides and AI-assisted tooling help developers upgrade from previous versions.

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    OpenAI Launches Prism, a Free LaTeX-Native Workspace with Integrated GPT-5.2

    OpenAI released Prism, a free cloud-based LaTeX workspace with integrated GPT-5.2 for academic writing. The platform offers unlimited projects, collaborators, and compilation time, combining document editing, citation management, and real-time collaboration in a browser-based environment. GPT-5.2 assists with text revision, formatting, equations, and literature discovery while maintaining document context. The tool includes Zotero synchronization, automated error checking, and inline commenting for peer review, positioning itself as an alternative to existing platforms like Overleaf.

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    Microsoft Adds Custom Copilot Agents for .NET Developers with C# and WinForms Experts

    Microsoft and GitHub launched the first .NET-focused GitHub Copilot custom agents: C# Expert and WinForms Expert. These agents provide specialized assistance for C# best practices, async/await patterns, testing workflows, and Windows Forms UI development. Developers can activate them by placing agent instruction Markdown files in a `.github/agents` folder. The C# Expert enforces modern coding standards and minimizes code bloat, while the WinForms Expert prevents accidental modifications to `.Designer.cs` files. Both agents are experimental and represent a shift toward domain-specific AI assistance with persistent behavior profiles tied to repository context.

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    Microsoft Share Update on TypeScript 7

    TypeScript 7 (Project Corsa) features a complete compiler rewrite in Go, delivering up to 10x faster build times and reduced memory usage. The new native compiler, tsgo, leverages Go's performance for efficient parallel processing. Strict mode is now enabled by default, representing a breaking change that enhances type safety. The preview is available via npm. While developers celebrate the performance gains, some express concerns about migration paths for tools depending on the TypeScript compiler API. This move aligns TypeScript with other high-performance native tooling like esbuild and SWC.

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