PostgreSQL 19 Beta 1 released with autoscaling I/O and parallel autovacuum
The PostgreSQL Global Development Group announced the first beta of PostgreSQL 19, featuring autoscaling asynchronous I/O workers, parallel autovacuum, and up to 2× faster foreign‑key inserts. New capabilities include SQL/PGQ graph queries, restart‑free logical replication, and enhanced observability for production‑grade testing.