Helen Borrie, a key figure in the Firebird relational database project and a longtime contributor at IBPhoenix, passed away on January 2, 2025. Her contributions were essential to Firebird’s creation and its development over the past 25 years.
We're happy to announce the first release of Jaybird 6
We’re happy to announce that the December issue of EmberWings is now available for download! This special edition marks the magazine’s debut under the Firebird Foundation, bringing you a refreshed focus on both Firebird administrators and application developers alike.
On November 22, 2024, eight professionals successfully passed the Firebird Basic DBA exam in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This marks an important milestone for Firebird certification. See details inside.
This December, we invite you to join us in a special countdown that celebrates the holiday season and brings the Firebird community together. Each day, we’ll be unveiling exciting content, surprises, and fun activities to warm up your winter and keep you engaged with everything that makes Firebird special. But this isn’t just any countdown...
Discover how to improve your Firebird applications by exploring 15 anti-patterns. In this video, we'll examine common mistakes that impact performance and reliability, understand why they occur, and learn the best practices to resolve them.
Firebird made great progress in 2024 and more to come in 2025! The Firebird team sends warm holiday wishes and New Year greetings to all users. We want to say a special thank you to our Sponsors, Partners, and Associates - your support makes Firebird development possible and keeps our project growing stronger!
Important information for all Firebird Sponsors, Associates, and Partners: please check your email for the invitation to our first exclusive webinar on Firebird Performance. If you did not receive the invitation, please contact us.
Did you know your Firebird client version can significantly impact system performance and reliability? Out-of-date clients can be just as problematic as outdated servers. Learn how to identify your current Firebird client version and understand why keeping both clients and servers updated is crucial for optimal operation.
November 22, 2024, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, will take place the first training and certification exam.