PostgreSQL background workers

Top 7 Best PostgreSQL Extension Development Tools for C Developers

Cary Huang
March 30, 2026March 30, 2026
postgresql

Introduction: Why You Need Better PostgreSQL Extension Development Tools When I first started writing PostgreSQL extensions in C, I treated them like small shared libraries with a SQL wrapper. That mindset worked for simple functions, but it completely fell apart… Read More »Top 7 Best PostgreSQL Extension Development Tools for C Developers

Top 5 Best PostgreSQL Background Worker Patterns for Safe Shared Memory Use

Cary Huang
March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
postgresql

Introduction: Why PostgreSQL Background Workers Deserve a Playbook Once I started pushing PostgreSQL background workers beyond simple demos, I realized they behave like first-class citizens in the server, with all the same responsibilities and risks. A worker crash, a deadlock… Read More »Top 5 Best PostgreSQL Background Worker Patterns for Safe Shared Memory Use