Graphile Worker
Background JobsWhat is Graphile Worker?
It is a job queue for PostgreSQL running on Node.js. It allows you to run jobs (e.g. sending emails, performing calculations, generating PDFs, etc) "in the background" so that your HTTP response/application code is not held up. Can be used with any PostgreSQL-backed application. Pairs beautifully with PostGraphile or PostgREST.
Graphile Worker is a tool in the Background Jobs category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Standalone and embedded modesDesigned to be used both from JavaScript or directly in the databaseEasy to test (recommended: runTaskListOnce util)Low latency (typically under 3ms from task schedule to execution, uses LISTEN/NOTIFY to be informed of jobs as they're inserted)High performance (uses SKIP LOCKED to find jobs to execute, resulting in faster fetches)Small tasks (uses explicit task names / payloads resulting in minimal serialisation/deserialisation overhead)Parallel by default
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Graphile Worker Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Graphile Worker?
Kafka
Kafka is a distributed, partitioned, replicated commit log service. It provides the functionality of a messaging system, but with a unique design.
RabbitMQ
RabbitMQ gives your applications a common platform to send and receive messages, and your messages a safe place to live until received.
Amazon SQS
Transmit any volume of data, at any level of throughput, without losing messages or requiring other services to be always available. With SQS, you can offload the administrative burden of operating and scaling a highly available messaging cluster, while paying a low price for only what you use.
