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October 17, 2024

Prague, 17th Oct 2024 – After more than two decades of operation from Australia, the Firebird Foundation is excited to announce a major transformation. A new organization of the same name has been established, now operating from the Czech Republic, within the European Union. This shift marks a significant step in strengthening the Foundation's ties to Project Firebird, one of the leading open-source relational database systems.

The new Firebird Foundation has been set up with a closer connection to Project Firebird, which enables a more efficient and focused approach to supporting its development. This change promises a range of advantages for Firebird users, especially for those who contribute to the ongoing development of the database.

“We are excited about this transition,” said Alexey Kovyazin, former President of the Firebird Foundation in Australia. “Having the Firebird Foundation so closely linked to the core project team will streamline our ability to address the needs of Firebird users and drive the database’s progress more effectively. This will benefit the entire Firebird community, from individual developers to large enterprises relying on Firebird as their database solution.”

As the world continues to face economic and technical challenges, ongoing support from the community is more crucial than ever. Firebird’s global user base relies on this database for mission-critical operations, and ensuring its continued development and innovation is key. The new Firebird Foundation, with its European location, is well-positioned to offer faster, more tailored responses to the evolving needs of users.

Support the Future of Firebird

The Firebird Foundation remains committed to supporting its community, and this change enhances its ability to do so. Users are encouraged to get involved by supporting the project through donations or sponsorships. Contributions directly impact Firebird's development, allowing the project to remain a leading, cost-effective solution for developers and businesses worldwide.

“We want to assure our community that Firebird remains strong,” said Pavel Císař, vice-president and secretary of new Firebird Foundation. “Our users and supporters are the backbone of this project, and their continued contributions are more important than ever in these difficult times. By supporting the Firebird Foundation, you are ensuring the future of this essential open-source database.”

For more information about the new Firebird Foundation and how to contribute, visit [https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-foundation].

About Firebird

Firebird is a powerful, open-source relational database management system used worldwide by developers, enterprises, and individuals. It offers robust features and scalability while maintaining a small footprint, making it a preferred choice for a wide range of applications.

Media Contact:
Alexey Kovyazin, [email protected]

Prague, 17th Oct 2024 – After more than two decades of operation from Australia, the Firebird Foundation is excited to announce a major transformation. A new organization of the same name has been established, now operating from the Czech Republic, within the European Union. This shift marks a significant step in strengthening the Foundation's ties to Project Firebird, one of the leading open-source relational database systems.

The new Firebird Foundation has been set up with a closer connection to Project Firebird, which enables a more efficient and focused approach to supporting its development. This change promises a range of advantages for Firebird users, especially for those who contribute to the ongoing development of the database.

“We are excited about this transition,” said Alexey Kovyazin, former President of the Firebird Foundation in Australia. “Having the Firebird Foundation so closely linked to the core project team will streamline our ability to address the needs of Firebird users and drive the database’s progress more effectively. This will benefit the entire Firebird community, from individual developers to large enterprises relying on Firebird as their database solution.”

As the world continues to face economic and technical challenges, ongoing support from the community is more crucial than ever. Firebird’s global user base relies on this database for mission-critical operations, and ensuring its continued development and innovation is key. The new Firebird Foundation, with its European location, is well-positioned to offer faster, more tailored responses to the evolving needs of users.

Support the Future of Firebird

The Firebird Foundation remains committed to supporting its community, and this change enhances its ability to do so. Users are encouraged to get involved by supporting the project through donations or sponsorships. Contributions directly impact Firebird's development, allowing the project to remain a leading, cost-effective solution for developers and businesses worldwide.

“We want to assure our community that Firebird remains strong,” said Pavel Císař, vice-president and secretary of new Firebird Foundation. “Our users and supporters are the backbone of this project, and their continued contributions are more important than ever in these difficult times. By supporting the Firebird Foundation, you are ensuring the future of this essential open-source database.”

For more information about the new Firebird Foundation and how to contribute, visit [https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-foundation].

About Firebird

Firebird is a powerful, open-source relational database management system used worldwide by developers, enterprises, and individuals. It offers robust features and scalability while maintaining a small footprint, making it a preferred choice for a wide range of applications.

Media Contact:
Alexey Kovyazin, [email protected]

October 16, 2024

We are happy to announce the release of Jaybird 5.0.6.

The following has been fixed since Jaybird 5.0.5:

  • Fixed: Exceptions during statement execution did not always complete the statement, which could delay transaction commit in auto-commit mode (#806)
  • Fixed: Closing a connection when the database was shutdown, or the connection was otherwise broken, could result in a NullPointerException (#812)
  • Fixed: Error “Column unknown; IND.RDB$CONDITION_SOURCE” when calling DatabaseMetaData.getIndexInfo on Firebird 5.0 with a Firebird 4.0 (ODS 13.0) database (#813)
  • Fixed: Calling ResultSet.wasNull() when on the insert-row throws a SQLException instead of reporting the null-state of the last retrieved column (#816)
  • Fixed: Inserting a row into a result set backed by a server-side scrollable cursor could include the inserted row twice (#819)
  • Improvement: Updated JNA dependency to version 5.15.0 (#823)

Jaybird 5 supports Firebird 2.5 and higher, on Java 8, 11, 17, 21, and 23 (support for Java 11 and higher using the Java 11 version of the driver).

See also:

We are happy to announce the release of Jaybird 5.0.6.

The following has been fixed since Jaybird 5.0.5:

  • Fixed: Exceptions during statement execution did not always complete the statement, which could delay transaction commit in auto-commit mode (#806)
  • Fixed: Closing a connection when the database was shutdown, or the connection was otherwise broken, could result in a NullPointerException (#812)
  • Fixed: Error “Column unknown; IND.RDB$CONDITION_SOURCE” when calling DatabaseMetaData.getIndexInfo on Firebird 5.0 with a Firebird 4.0 (ODS 13.0) database (#813)
  • Fixed: Calling ResultSet.wasNull() when on the insert-row throws a SQLException instead of reporting the null-state of the last retrieved column (#816)
  • Fixed: Inserting a row into a result set backed by a server-side scrollable cursor could include the inserted row twice (#819)
  • Improvement: Updated JNA dependency to version 5.15.0 (#823)

Jaybird 5 supports Firebird 2.5 and higher, on Java 8, 11, 17, 21, and 23 (support for Java 11 and higher using the Java 11 version of the driver).

See also:

September 13, 2024

The Firebird Foundation is proud to announce the Firebird certification program, designed to enhance the skills of Firebird developers and DBAs, and to assist employers in identifying skilled professionals.

Program Structure

  • Two levels: Basic and Advanced
  • Two exams per level: Developer and DBA

For detailed exam descriptions, please visit: https://firebirdsql.org/certification

Demo Exam Available Now!

Test your readiness with our demo exams, mirroring the structure of the actual certification tests.

Currently available: Firebird Basic DBA demo exam

  • 17 randomly selected questions from our question bank
  • 80% score required for successful completion

We encourage you to try the demo exam and assess your Firebird knowledge!

Benefits and Conditions

  • Basic level certified specialists receive a public profile on the FirebirdSQL certification website.
  • Advanced level certified specialists may be introduced to top Firebird-using companies (contact the Firebird Foundation President for details).
  • Additional benefits to be announced soon.

Stay Informed

For the latest updates and more information about the certification process, subscribe to the Firebird Certificate Substack.
Don't miss this opportunity to validate your Firebird expertise. Start your certification journey today!

Please note - Firebird Certification (above) is different from the general Firebird Foundation substack (below).

The Firebird Foundation is proud to announce the Firebird certification program, designed to enhance the skills of Firebird developers and DBAs, and to assist employers in identifying skilled professionals.

Program Structure

  • Two levels: Basic and Advanced
  • Two exams per level: Developer and DBA

For detailed exam descriptions, please visit: https://firebirdsql.org/certification

Demo Exam Available Now!

Test your readiness with our demo exams, mirroring the structure of the actual certification tests.

Currently available: Firebird Basic DBA demo exam

  • 17 randomly selected questions from our question bank
  • 80% score required for successful completion

We encourage you to try the demo exam and assess your Firebird knowledge!

Benefits and Conditions

  • Basic level certified specialists receive a public profile on the FirebirdSQL certification website.
  • Advanced level certified specialists may be introduced to top Firebird-using companies (contact the Firebird Foundation President for details).
  • Additional benefits to be announced soon.

Stay Informed

For the latest updates and more information about the certification process, subscribe to the Firebird Certificate Substack.
Don't miss this opportunity to validate your Firebird expertise. Start your certification journey today!

Please note - Firebird Certification (above) is different from the general Firebird Foundation substack (below).

September 11, 2024
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