Database-as-IPC

In computer programming, Database-as-IPC is an anti-pattern where a database is used as the message queue for routine interprocess communication in a situation where a lightweight IPC mechanism such as sockets would be more suitable. Using a database for this kind of message passing is extremely inefficient compared to other IPC methods and often introduces serious long-term maintenance issues, but this method enjoys a measure of popularity because the database operations are more widely understood than "proper" IPC mechanisms.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 5 subtle ways you’re using MySQL as a queue, and why it’ll bite you Schwartz, Baron. 2011 September 14.


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