sidejob
A parallel, capacity-limited worker pool library for Erlang that provides scalable process bounding and overload protection.
What is sidejob?
Sidejob is an Erlang library that creates parallel, capacity-limited worker pools to manage and bound concurrent processes. It solves the problem of system overload by enforcing fixed capacity limits on resources, such as process mailboxes or spawned children, and provides a scalable alternative to single OTP supervisors for high-concurrency scenarios.
Erlang developers building distributed systems or high-concurrency applications that require robust overload protection and scalable process management, such as those working on databases like Riak or real-time messaging platforms.
Developers choose Sidejob for its scalable design that minimizes lock contention, its ability to enforce strict capacity limits to prevent system degradation, and its flexibility in supporting custom usage strategies beyond simple mailbox bounding.
Overview
Parallel worker and capacity limiting library for Erlang
Use Cases
Best For
- Limiting concurrent get/put FSMs in distributed databases like Riak
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