SMRTR ProgrammingFeb 12, 2025lobste.rs

Rails async queries by example

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Rails 7 introduced asynchronous querying to improve application performance by executing complex queries in the background. By using .load_async with Active Record relations, developers can run multiple queries simultaneously, reducing execution time and increasing responsiveness. However, async queries should be used carefully as they open new database connections and may not suit simple queries or transaction blocks. Benchmarking and monitoring are essential to determine where async queries will be most effective.

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