We're pleased to announce that the June 2026 issue of EmberWings (2026/2) is now available.
This issue explores a theme familiar to every experienced Firebird developer: the space between what we observe and what is actually happening inside the database engine. As systems become faster and workloads more demanding, successful diagnostics increasingly depend not on collecting more information, but on interpreting the available information more carefully.
Our two feature articles examine this challenge from different perspectives. We look at the limits of Firebird's monitoring infrastructure—what it reveals, what it cannot reveal, and why understanding those blind spots is essential for effective troubleshooting. We also explore how modern hardware is changing performance characteristics in unexpected ways, showing that faster processors and storage do not always translate into simpler performance tuning.
This issue also includes a comprehensive summary of the Firebird Usage and Developer Experience Survey, providing an interesting snapshot of today's Firebird community and the technologies, platforms, and deployment models it relies on. You'll also find an exclusive interview, insights into ongoing project development, a candid evaluation of a noteworthy tool, a curated selection of questions and answers from the Firebird community, and the latest project news.
As always, EmberWings is presented in a clean, print-friendly format designed for comfortable reading, whether you prefer reading on screen or on paper.
The latest issue is available only to all Firebird Associates and Firebird Partners. It will be available to the general public in June 2026.
Also, the March 2026 issue is now available to all readers.