postgres is all you need for durable execution

📰 Dev.to · Paulo Victor Leite Lima Gomes

Learn how Postgres can be used for durable execution, simplifying workflow management without needing external engines

intermediate Published 29 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Evaluate your workflow management needs using Postgres
  2. Assess the limitations of your current Postgres setup for durable execution
  3. Configure Postgres to handle durable execution tasks
  4. Test and optimize your Postgres-based workflow management system
  5. Compare the performance and scalability of your Postgres setup with external engines like Temporal and Step Functions
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from using Postgres for durable execution, as it simplifies workflow management and reduces reliance on external engines

Key Insight

💡 Postgres can handle durable execution tasks, reducing the need for external engines and simplifying workflow management

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💡 Simplify workflow management with Postgres! No need for external engines like Temporal and Step Functions

Full Article

Durable execution engines like Temporal and Step Functions are powerful, but most teams reach for them before they outgrow what a Postgres-backed approach can handle. A practical argument for starting simpler.
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