Development of the PHP 'ibase' driver for Firebird (and InterBase) has been revived, with seed funding from KIMData GmbH and Martin Koeditz stepping up to lead the work.  Initially, the task involves sorting out some bugs concerning usage with PHP v.7.x and Martin has indicated that he is willing to take on the ongoing maintenance of the driver.

The new article with the collection of tips and tricks to improve Firebird database performance: "23 More Ways To Speed Up Firebird". The article is based on the appropriate presentation from "Firebird Performance Tour" seminar.

Why "23 more"?

Some of you can remember the article "45 Ways To Speed Up Firebird", which was published in May 2016. Now it is time for some more tips and tricks, mostly based on the experience of optimization and maintenance of the Firebird databases and servers with a high number of connections (1000+).

Firebird Project wishes you a wonderful and prosperous holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!