The short version
Postgres is the SQL database commenters still trust for durable workflows at scale.
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Postgres
Postgres is the SQL database commenters still trust for durable workflows at scale.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-30
Last seen:2026-05-30
Times seen:1
Website:postgresql.org
Why it caught our attention
Multiple comments framed Postgres as the practical alternative for networked workloads.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-30
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters said “Personally I like Postgres for this reason too” and that it works fine at decent scale.
Original threadSQLite is all you need for durable workflows
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