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Oct 7, 2026 · Backend Development

Rails 8 Drops Redis: How PostgreSQL's SKIP LOCKED Powers SolidQueue

Rails 8 replaces Redis with database-backed SolidQueue, SolidCache, and SolidCable, leveraging PostgreSQL's SKIP LOCKED for efficient task queues and arguing that most applications overpay a hidden 'middleware tax' for specialized infrastructure they don't actually need.