We're excited to share two special previews from our recent Firebird performance optimization webinars (available only for Firebird Supporters)! These sneak peeks offer valuable insights whether you're running Firebird on Windows or Linux environments.
Catch up on the latest Firebird developments from the first quarter of 2025. The community has published several substantial in-depth resources that are essential reading for all Firebird professionals.
Firebird Conference in Moscow, May 29, 2025
Do not be fooled with the title! This is not just another article. This is a foundation document (88 pages!) for anyone serious about Firebird queries performance. Created by author of Firebird documentation Denis Simonov and Firebird engine developer Dmitry Yemanov, this article explains complex concepts of Firebird optimization in clear language, with numerous examples and visual execution plans.
In the upcoming version of Firebird 5.0.3, there will be significant improvements to BLOB data transfer across high-latency networks like the Internet: for example, transferring 8191 bytes as BLOB will be 3 times faster than using VARCHAR!
We're excited to announce our upcoming webinar series focused on optimizing Firebird SQL Database performance across different platforms. Join our database experts for practical insights and techniques to maximize your Firebird performance.
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 Out-of-date clients can be just as problematic as outdated servers.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.