SMRTR ProgrammingJan 11, 2026lobste.rs

I Replaced Redis with PostgreSQL (And It's Faster)

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A developer replaced Redis with PostgreSQL using UNLOGGED tables, LISTEN/NOTIFY, and SKIP LOCKED for caching, pub/sub, and queues. Operations were 50-150% slower but saved $100/month and reduced complexity.

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