Postgres 18 Async IO methods TL;DR

Hussein Nasser walks you through the ins and outs of async I/O in Postgres 18, then drops links to a treasure trove of backend and database engineering courses—everything from fundamentals of database design, operating systems, Node.js internals and networking to NGINX and Python on the backend. Most courses come with Udemy coupon redirects, and you can binge the full show on YouTube or catch the Backend Engineering Podcast for on-the-go learning.

Beyond the core lessons, you’ll find ways to support Hussein: Medium membership, YouTube channel memberships (including an Arabic-language engineering channel), and even a “buy me a coffee” link. Affiliates like Canva get a shout-out for slide and thumbnail design, rounding out a one-stop shop for leveling up your backend chops.

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