The article discusses the evolving strategies for scaling PostgreSQL databases, emphasizing the importance of understanding Postgres internals, effective data modeling, and the appropriate use of indexing. It also covers hardware considerations, configuration tuning, partitioning, and the potential benefits of managed database services, while warning against common pitfalls like over-optimization and neglected maintenance practices.

The article discusses how to archive PostgreSQL partitions to Apache Iceberg, highlighting the benefits of using Iceberg for managing large datasets and improving query performance. It outlines the steps necessary for implementing this archiving process and emphasizes the efficiency gained through Iceberg's table format.