pg_durable: Microsoft open sources in-database durable execution
Microsoft has open-sourced 'pg_durable,' a tool that allows developers to run fault-tolerant, long-running SQL functions directly within PostgreSQL. It aims to simplify backend workflows by eliminating the need for external orchestrators like Airflow or complex cron job setups.
Why it matters
This tool addresses common pain points in data engineering by bringing compute closer to data, potentially increasing efficiency for AI and data pipeline developers.
Long-running, fault-tolerant SQL functions for teams that already keep their state in Postgres and want to stop stitching together cron jobs, workers, queues, and status tables to make background work reliable. Define the workflow in SQL, let pg_durable checkpoint each step, and resume after crashes, restarts, or failed steps.
Technical product announcement focused on utility and engineering benefits.
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