Microsoft Open-Sources PostgreSQL Extension for In-Database Durable Execution (opens in new tab)

pg_durable is a PostgreSQL extension that enables durable workflows to run natively inside the database, eliminating the need for external orchestration systems. According to Microsoft, pg_durable lets developers avoid stitching together cron jobs, background workers, message queues, and external orchestrators to implement long-running, fault-tolerant SQL functions. Instead, workflows are expressed directly in SQL, with the extension handling execution concerns such as retries, fan-out, and r...