good_job
A multithreaded, Postgres-based Active Job backend for Ruby on Rails, designed for simplicity and performance.
What is good_job?
GoodJob is a multithreaded, Postgres-based backend for Ruby on Rails' Active Job framework. It provides a reliable and performant job queue that handles background tasks like email sending, data processing, and scheduled jobs, leveraging PostgreSQL for data integrity and scalability. It solves the need for a simple, Rails-native job processing system without external dependencies like Redis.
Ruby on Rails developers and teams needing a robust, database-backed job queue for background processing, especially those already using PostgreSQL and preferring to avoid additional infrastructure like Redis.
Developers choose GoodJob for its deep integration with Rails and PostgreSQL, offering ACID compliance, advisory locks for job safety, and a built-in web dashboard. It’s a lightweight alternative to Redis-based solutions, reducing operational complexity while supporting high-volume workloads.
Overview
Multithreaded, Postgres-based, Active Job backend for Ruby on Rails.
Use Cases
Best For
- Rails applications wanting a PostgreSQL-only job queue without Redis
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