Merry Christmas & Happy 2026! 2025 in Review: 2 new books, 4 Firebird magazine issues, and numerous significant releases! Full details inside
January 20, 2026 there will take place Firebird Index Webinar: continuation of our webinar series for Firebird Foundation Supporters. We will explore how Firebird indexes work under the hood and review practical tips how to improve performance of indexes.
We’re pleased to announce that the new edition of EmberWings Magazine is now available to all Firebird supporters. [read more..]
Several Firebird-related tools and libraries have been updated across multiple programming languages, including ADO.NET Data provider FirebirdClient, Jaybird embedded binaries for Windows, PHP Firebird driver, Ruby Extension library, Firebirust with enhanced column metadata and improved APIs, PyFirebirdSql with bug fixes, and a new modern C++ wrapper for the Firebird database API, demonstrating continued active development across the Firebird ecosystem.
The September issue of EmberWings Magazine (2025/3) has landed, and it’s ablaze with a thrilling Halloween theme! Dive into the eerie and exciting world of Firebird with our latest edition, packed with insights, surprises, and a touch of spooky charm. [read more..]
New minor release of Jaybird 5
We would like to draw your attention to this in-depth article, written on the basis of real-world experience, and devoted to a rarely discussed topic: migration from Firebird to PostgreSQL.
Jaybird 6.0.3 and 5.0.9 released with bug fixes
The Firebird Project has discovered critical security issues in older versions of all supported releases. To avoid potential attacks, upgrade to the latest releases, they have the problem fixed.
Today is a special milestone: Firebird turns 25 (31 July 2000 → 31 July 2025). While we can’t host a physical celebration for everyone, we're bringing the party to you—via music, community, and shared memory. And we also bring you gifts! So read on...