SMRTR ProgrammingAug 4, 2025Daily.dev

The Invisible Database: Running Postgres at Runtime

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In the emerging world of AI-generated software, databases must adapt to become part of the runtime environment. Postgres databases now need instant provisioning, per-app isolation, and the ability to be created and discarded on demand as agents build applications. Neon has redesigned its database platform to meet these new requirements, enabling sub-second database creation, usage-based compute, comprehensive monitoring, and version control capabilities essential for agent platforms.

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