PostgreSQL 19 release moves to November after reviews find architectural defects

Published Friday, October 16, 2026 · 3:35 PM EDT

The PostgreSQL Global Development Group has delayed PostgreSQL 19's general availability to November after code reviews assisted by language models uncovered architectural defects, The Register reports. Core developers are reverting up to 10 features and attribute the discoveries to better tooling rather than vibe coding.

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