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PostgreSQL: The Backbone of Modern Data Pipelines—Queues, IO, and Migrations

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Database Debates PostgreSQL: Backbone

PostgreSQL is the backbone of modern data pipelines. FFmate v2 relies on a PostgreSQL queue to cluster FFmpeg tasks, keeping the system running even if a node goes down [1].

Queueing with PostgreSQLFFmate v2 splits tasks across multiple nodes using a PostgreSQL queue, so the system stays up when a node fails. The Go rewrite behind FFmate provides a solid base for future features. [1]

IO tuning in PostgreSQL 18 — The default for async IO is 'worker' rather than 'io_uring', and there are two tunable settings to test with your workload [2]. The guidance notes that the impact shows up mainly for complex queries with multiple indexes and unoptimized scans, not for straightforward index scans [2].

Migration safety with cross-DB validationBackupGuardian validates backups before migrations and supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite, analyzing structure and data to give a migration confidence score [3].

Together, these threads show how PostgreSQL underpins orchestration, performance tuning, and migration reliability.

References

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HackerNews

FFmate v2 – scaling FFmpeg with clustering and Postgres

FFmate v2 introduces clustering using a Postgres queue to distribute tasks across nodes, boosting reliability and scalability for FFmpeg workflows.

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[2]
HackerNews

Tuning async IO in PostgreSQL 18

Discusses io_method defaults in PostgreSQL 18, comparing worker vs io_uring; performance varies; impact on scans and workloads; user experiences reported.

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[3]
HackerNews

How many times your database backup was corrupted AFTER starting a migration?

Tool validates backups across PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite before migrations; highlights migration risk and validation gaps for teams in CI/CD efforts.

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