Dear Community, We are pleased to announce the release of IvorySQL 4.4, based on PostgreSQL 17.4. This release includes important bug fixes and introduces significant platform support enhancements, along with new documentation features to improve the user experience.
## IvorySQL 4.4 Highlights ### Expanded Platform Support - **ARM64 Packaging** (#729): Complete multi-platform media packages for ARM architecture, supporting domestic and international operating systems including Red Hat, Debian, Kylin, UOS, and NSAR OS - **X86 Packaging** (#735): Expanded multi-platform media packages for X86 architecture with similar comprehensive OS support ### Enhanced Documentation - **New Kernel Architecture Documentation Framework** (#739): Introduces detailed design documentation starting with Oracle compatibility components - **Dual Parser Architecture Analysis** (#740): In-depth exploration of the dual parser design principles in the Oracle compatibility framework - **initdb Architecture Analysis** (#741): Detailed explanation of initdb implementation within the Oracle compatibility framework ### Improved User Experience - **Interactive Chat Feature** (#742, #133): The IvorySQL official website now includes a DeepSeek R1 enabled chat room function for intelligent interactions and Q&A about IvorySQL ### Bug Fixes - Fixed incomplete SQL generation when using invisible columns with pg_dump (#731) - Addressed installation package issues for EulerOS (#745) - Incorporated all PostgreSQL 17.3 and 17.4 bug fixes ## Source Code Access - IvorySQL database source code: https://github.com/IvorySQL/IvorySQL ## Official Website - Home https://www.ivorysql.org - Document https://docs.ivorysql.org - Email Groups https://lists.ivorysql.org For complete details, please visit our documentation site for the full release notes. We encourage you to download and test this new release. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to improve IvorySQL. Thank you for your continued support. **Best regards,** **The IvorySQL Team** --- ## About IvorySQL IvorySQL is an open-source database project initiated by Highgo Software that extends PostgreSQL with Oracle compatibility features. It provides an ideal solution for users seeking PostgreSQL's robustness while maintaining Oracle compatibility, facilitating easier database migrations. IvorySQL is designed for applications ranging from small-scale projects to large enterprise systems, with a commitment to community-driven development.
