Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY for Job Queues: 2026 Guide
June 11, 2026
Should you use Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY for a job queue? The global commit lock, 8000-byte payload cap, PgBouncer limits, and safer SKIP LOCKED patterns.
Should you use Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY for a job queue? The global commit lock, 8000-byte payload cap, PgBouncer limits, and safer SKIP LOCKED patterns.