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Summary:
Postgres queue technology is often overlooked due to the obsession with scalability.
Postgres queue tech consists of pub/sub and mutual exclusion features, making it resource-efficient for queue processing.
When making technology decisions, consider what technologies are already in use and well understood before adopting new ones. Boring technology is often the right choice.
Building with escape hatches and abstracting away queue technology allows for flexibility and the ability to switch queues without rewriting application code.
Postgres can be a suitable queue technology if it meets the application's needs and is the most boring technology available.