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..]
Great news! "Secrets of Firebird SQL Optimizer" is now available for pre-order at 50% off! Get this essential guide and take your database optimization skills to the next level. "Secrets of Firebird SQL Optimizer" is currently available for pre-order in the following languages: English, Portuguese, German, Russian.
Video about errors in Firebird config generated by AI, article: how to calculate metadata size in your database, and more!
2 interesting reviews: performance features from Firebird 3 to Firebird 5, and recent development overview
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.
1-step Firebird installation scripts for Linux completely restructured to provide a unified, simplified approach for installing Firebird on Linux systems. Instead of maintaining separate scripts for each distribution and version combination, the new architecture uses universal scripts that automatically detect the operating system and configure the installation accordingly. Supports 18 Linux distros and Firebird versions 5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.5.
The Firebird project has been highly active in recent months with numerous updates and releases. In July 2025, the project celebrated its 25th Anniversary, marking a quarter-century of development and community support. Two significant books were announced, 3 important articles were published, and EmberWings Q3/2025 was released.
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..]
The second edition of must-have book for Firebird SQL database developers who want to use the full potential of Firebird 5.
