EdgeDB Rebrands as Gel, Embraces PostgreSQL Ecosystem

EdgeDB, a database startup, has rebranded as Gel and announced that its 6.0 release fully supports SQL, natively supporting the PostgreSQL protocol. Gel positions itself as a frontend layer for PostgreSQL, similar to TypeScript for JavaScript, enhancing data schema and query efficiency via intelligent compilers. The rebranding aims for greater clarity and simplicity, better integrating with the thriving PostgreSQL ecosystem. Gel 6.0 marks a significant shift from solely supporting its proprietary EdgeQL query language to embracing SQL, broadening its appeal and lowering the barrier to entry.