Buffers II (the sequel)

Nikolay and Michael return to the topic of using the buffers explain parameter — with a new analogy, some (conspiracy) theories of why it's still not on by default, and some related chat about the serialize parameter coming in 17. Here are some links to things they mentioned:BUFFERS by default (episode 4) https://postgres.fm/episodes/buffers-by-default Lightning talk by Michael at pgDay Paris (5 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfY-mSpUzaQ&t=1470s Waiting for SERIALIZE https://www.depesz.com/2024/04/11/waiting-for-postgresql-17-invent-serialize-option-for-explain/ ~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is brought to you by:Nikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiMichael Christofides, founder of pgMustardWith special thanks to:Jessie Draws for the amazing artwork