Greenmask Beta Release

## PostgreSQL Dump and Obfuscation Tool

We are thrilled to announce the first beta release of Greenmask, an innovative open-source utility designed for PostgreSQL logical backup dumping, obfuscation, and restoration. This tool is a significant addition to the PostgreSQL "family" news, aligning with the PostgreSQL community's interest in related open-source projects.

### Key Features

- **Cross-Platform Support:** Developed in Go, Greenmask is free of platform dependencies.
- **Type-Safe Database Operations:** Ensures data validation and encoding, maintaining integrity.
- **Transformation Validation:** Guarantees correct and maintainable data transformations.
- **Partitioned Table Support:** Eases configuration for partitioned tables.
- **Stateless and Backward Compatible:** Compatible with standard PostgreSQL utilities.
- **Parallel Execution:** Boosts efficiency in dumping and restoration processes.
- **Multiple Storage Options:** Offers support for both local and remote storage solutions.

### Use Cases

- Perfect for routine backup and restoration tasks.
- Aids in anonymization and data masking for staging environments and analytics.

### Our Vision

- Greenmask aims to be a key component in managing obfuscation processes, with plans for a future UI-based solution.

### Compatibility

- Compatible with PostgreSQL version 11 and higher.

### Community Participation

As this is a beta release, we highly value feedback and suggestions from the PostgreSQL community. Your insights and testing are crucial for enhancing Greenmask's robustness and utility.

### Useful Links

- [Documentation](https://greenmask.io/)
- [Release on GitHub](https://github.com/GreenmaskIO/greenmask/releases/tag/v0.1.0-beta)
- [Email Support](mailto:support(at)greenmask(dot)io)