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Non-blocking CREATE INDEX

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The source snapshot records transitions for PostgreSQL 8.1–18. The historical matrix records independent cells for 7.4–18. Neither records support for PostgreSQL 19 or 20; newer versions remain unknown. These source claims are distinct from runtime measurements.

Indexing & Constraints

Description

online index creation without locking the table

Selected version: PostgreSQL 18

Yes

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Recorded legacy identifiers: 39

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yaml · center · 1dd22bf9a7f3ec325b894e2836fda535a25529f246a94dd41d6abbfe9997f7fd

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