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Snowflake has launched the public preview of its PostgreSQL External Tables feature, enabling users to query PostgreSQL databases directly within Snowflake without complex ETL. This native integration leverages pushdown optimization for efficient execution and signals a strategic embrace of open source ecosystems. The move simplifies hybrid architectures and challenges traditional data integration approaches.

The annual Vintage Computing Christmas Challenge returns with a festive twist: create a symmetric snowflake using only asterisks. Submissions open December 24, 2025, with prizes including retro magazines and games.