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PostgreSQL different versions

I'm new with PostgreSQL and want to start working with it as the database for a web development. But on PostgreSQL website I have 4 active versions: 9.2, 9.1, 9.0 and 8.4.

Why does PostgreSQL have 4 active versions? What are the main differences between them? Should I go for the latest one?

Thanks in advance.

Upvotes: 4

Views: 141

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Active in this context means that they're still being maintained; bug fixes, security fixes. Things that go end of life/fall out of support are not listed any more. That's about it.

You can learn more by reading the version policy document.

And yes, going for the newest if you have no legacy stuff that may break is a fairly safe option.

Upvotes: 4

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