Best of The New Stack — May 2025

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   PostgreSQL 18 Delivers Significant Performance Gains for OLTP and Analytics

   PostgreSQL 18 introduces substantial performance enhancements for OLTP and analytics, with asynchronous inputs and advanced query optimization. The edition supports external indices as extensions, expedites parallel index building, and strengthens the database's capabilities in data warehousing and cloud environments. These advancements mark a pivotal improvement for high-volume deployments and analytic applications.

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   A2A, MCP, Kafka and Flink: The New Stack for AI Agents

   The post discusses the need for a new infrastructure stack to enable AI agents to collaborate effectively. This stack includes four open components: Google’s Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol for agent communication, Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) for tool access, Apache Kafka for event-driven communication, and Apache Flink for real-time data processing. By integrating these technologies, AI agents can operate beyond isolated silos, scaling to complex ecosystems that facilitate collaboration, observability, and resilience.

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   GitHub CEO on Why We’ll Still Need Human Programmers

   GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke emphasizes the ongoing necessity for human programmers despite AI advancements. While AI democratizes access to programming, it cannot replace human creativity and problem-solving in coding. Dohmke advocates for universal coding education, arguing that understanding programming is crucial in an AI-driven world. GitHub Copilot enhances productivity but does not eliminate the need for professional developers to address complex issues and maintain software integrity.

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