Microsoft Open Sources pg_durable for In-Database Durable Execution

Executive Summary

• Microsoft has open sourced pg_durable, a tool for in-database durable execution.
• The community is contributing to the project, offering alternatives like DBOS and pgQue.
• Some users are skeptical about using queue logic in the database, preferring code-based solutions.

The Buzz Score

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Community Reaction

Some users are excited about the possibilities of pg_durable, while others have questions and concerns.

‘2026 is the year of the Postgres queue! (DBOS, pgQue) It’s awesome that the community is contributing this and giving us the option to use it.’

Others are seeking clarification on how to use the tool, asking about idempotence and error handling.

‘A few things are not clear to me from reading through docs and examples: How does this call work? Is it idempotent if I call it from an application?’

Comparison to Other Solutions

Some users are comparing pg_durable to other solutions like Temporal and Absurd, highlighting the limitations and advantages of each approach.

‘If understanding correctly, Absurd minimizes the pure db approach as much as possible.’

Focus Keyword: pg durable