Glossary: PostgreSQL Beyond the Basics
PgBouncer, pool modes
Also written: PgBouncer, pool mode, pool_mode, session mode, transaction mode, statement mode, connection pooling, pgbouncer.ini
PgBouncer is a connection pooler that lets many clients share a few real server connections. The pool mode sets when a client gives its connection back: session (on disconnect), transaction (the usual choice) or statement.