Frequently Asked Questions

Azerbaijan PostgreSQL User Group (AZERPUG) is an open-source community founded in 2018 in Baku, Azerbaijan. We bring together PostgreSQL enthusiasts — developers, database administrators, students, and IT professionals — to learn, share knowledge, and grow together. We are the first and only dedicated PostgreSQL user group in Azerbaijan.

No. We are a flat, open community. Every registered member is an equal participant — there are no titles, ranks, or hierarchy. All members can write blog posts, attend events, and contribute to the community. Community decisions are made collaboratively.

There are many ways to contribute:

• Write blog posts sharing your PostgreSQL knowledge
• Attend and participate in meetups and events
• Suggest topics for workshops or talks
• Help other members in discussions
• Spread the word about the community
• Contribute to our open-source website on GitHub

Yes, membership is completely free and always will be. We are an open-source community — no fees, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.

Anyone interested in PostgreSQL! You don't need to be a database expert — beginners, students, developers, DBAs, managers, and curious learners are all welcome. You don't even need to be from Azerbaijan, though our focus is on the local community.

Visit our Registration page and fill out the form. You'll need to provide your name, email, password, and PostgreSQL experience level. After registration you can immediately log in, write blog posts, and RSVP for events.

Yes! All members can write blog posts. Go to the Blog Posts page, log in, and click "Write New Post." You can use the rich text editor, Markdown, or plain text. Posts are submitted for review before publishing to ensure quality.

Log in and go to My Profile. From there you can edit your personal details (name, company, phone, etc.) and change your password. Your email cannot be changed — contact an admin if you need to update it.

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database system with over 35 years of active development. It has earned a strong reputation for reliability, feature robustness, and performance. PostgreSQL is used by companies of all sizes — from startups to enterprises like Apple, Instagram, Spotify, and NASA.

Yes. PostgreSQL is released under the PostgreSQL License, a liberal open-source license similar to BSD/MIT. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely for any purpose — personal, commercial, or academic — without any licensing fees.

Start by downloading PostgreSQL from postgresql.org/download. Then follow the official tutorial. For more resources, check our Resources page with curated tutorials, books, and tools.

PostgreSQL 17 is the latest major release (September 2024), with regular point releases for maintenance. PostgreSQL follows a yearly major release cycle. Visit postgresql.org for the most current version information.

PostgreSQL stands out for several reasons:

• Standards compliant — most SQL-standard-compliant database
• Extensible — custom data types, functions, operators, and extensions
• Advanced features — JSON/JSONB, full-text search, geospatial (PostGIS), partitioning, logical replication
• Reliability — ACID compliant, MVCC, point-in-time recovery
• Community — large, active open-source community with excellent documentation
• No vendor lock-in — truly free and open source