# Postgres Queues Scale in Practice

A new analysis shows that PostgreSQL's built-in queue functionality can handle significant workloads, challenging the assumption that dedicated queue systems are always necessary. This matters for developers considering simpler, in-database solutions for queuing tasks without adding infrastructure complexity.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.dbos.dev/blog/making-postgres-queues-scale) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:39:32 +0000