Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY does not scale
davidgu Monday, July 07, 2025
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This article explores the scalability challenges of using Postgres's LISTEN/NOTIFY feature, highlighting its limitations in handling large numbers of concurrent notifications and the potential performance impact on the database. It suggests exploring alternative approaches, such as message queues or event streaming platforms, to address more demanding real-time notification requirements.
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