Timescale has released its State of PostgreSQL 2024 Report, showcasing PostgreSQL’s growing role as the database of choice for AI-driven applications. Insights from 688 developers worldwide underline PostgreSQL’s popularity for handling diverse data types, including vectors, making it a leading platform for real-time and AI workloads.
- Key Findings from the 2024 Report:
- Developer Preference: 78.6% choose PostgreSQL for AI due to its versatility and ability to handle vectors.
- Rising Usage: 65% report increased use compared to 2023, a 14-point surge.
- AI Integration: 55.3% of PostgreSQL developers now use AI tools, marking a 55% growth year-over-year.
- Dual-Purpose Usage: 60% use PostgreSQL for personal and professional projects, up 20% from 2023.
- Why Developers Prefer PostgreSQL for AI:
- Extensibility and a trusted SQL interface make it a top choice for developers.
- Ability to store vectors and traditional data types enables seamless AI integration.
- Tools like pgai Vectorizer and pgvectorscale enhance AI capabilities.
- PostgreSQL’s Versatility:
- Supports both transactional and analytical workloads.
- Handles geospatial data, real-time analytics, and complex models.
- Powers applications in industries like finance, healthcare, IoT, and AI platforms.
- Developer Insights and Use Cases:
- Trusted for personal projects, hackathons, and enterprise-level deployments.
- Combines ease of use with robust capabilities for vector search and AI workflows.
- Balances reliability with innovation, making it ideal for mission-critical applications.
- PostgreSQL’s Expanding Industry Adoption:
- Finance: Real-time financial reporting.
- Healthcare: AI-powered diagnostics and analytics.
- IoT: Managing large-scale sensor data streams.
- AI Platforms: Enabling scalable, real-time AI workflows.
- Timescale’s Role in PostgreSQL Innovation:
- Extends PostgreSQL with tools like pgai and pgvectorscale.
- Specializes in time series, analytics, and AI workloads.
- Drives PostgreSQL’s adoption as an AI hub for modern applications.
PostgreSQL continues to redefine database innovation, emerging as the preferred choice for AI and real-time workloads. With robust tools and unmatched versatility, PostgreSQL empowers developers to innovate across industries, making it a cornerstone of modern application development.
