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Building MCP Servers for PostgreSQL: Schema Introspection and Safe Database Operations
MCP

Building MCP Servers for PostgreSQL: Schema Introspection and Safe Database Operations

Learn to build Model Context Protocol servers for PostgreSQL with schema introspection, CRUD operations, transactions, and enterprise security considerations.

·30 min read
MCPPostgreSQLProtocol
Java 16: Records and Vector API
Java

Java 16: Records and Vector API

Learn about finalized records, value types preview, and Stream improvements in Java 16.

·7 min read
JavaRecordsVector API
Java 24: Bytecode Enhancements and Finalization Progress
Java

Java 24: Bytecode Enhancements and Finalization Progress

Explore Java 24's advanced bytecode features and finalization of preview capabilities.

·9 min read
JavaBytecodeClass File Format
Java 13: Text Blocks and Refinements
Java

Java 13: Text Blocks and Refinements

Discover text blocks preview feature and other Java 13 improvements including switch expressions finalization.

·5 min read
JavaText BlocksSwitch Expressions
Java 21: Virtual Threads Standard and Modern LTS Era
Java

Java 21: Virtual Threads Standard and Modern LTS Era

Master Java 21 LTS with virtual threads finalized, pattern matching complete, and record patterns.

·7 min read
JavaLTSVirtual Threads
Java 23: Pattern Matching Evolution and More Previews
Java

Java 23: Pattern Matching Evolution and More Previews

Explore Java 23's advanced pattern matching capabilities and emerging language features.

·8 min read
JavaPattern MatchingPrimitive Types