GoodJob is a modern background job library for Rails that stores jobs in PostgreSQL, removing the need for Redis while embracing full ActiveJob compatibility.
It supports concurrency, cron-like scheduling, and robust reliability semantics through database transactions, which simplifies deployment for teams standardising on Postgres.
Getting started involves adding the gem, running its installer to create the database tables, and starting the concurrent job runner. GoodJob supports Rails 6, 7 and 8 on Ruby 3+ and is actively maintained with clear documentation.
Its strengths are operational simplicity, strong integration with Rails, and transactional safety. Alternatives include Que for another Postgres-backed approach or Sidekiq when raw performance at scale is the priority.
It supports concurrency, cron-like scheduling, and robust reliability semantics through database transactions, which simplifies deployment for teams standardising on Postgres.
Getting started involves adding the gem, running its installer to create the database tables, and starting the concurrent job runner. GoodJob supports Rails 6, 7 and 8 on Ruby 3+ and is actively maintained with clear documentation.
Its strengths are operational simplicity, strong integration with Rails, and transactional safety. Alternatives include Que for another Postgres-backed approach or Sidekiq when raw performance at scale is the priority.