Microsoft Open-Sources pg_durable, a PostgreSQL Extension for Durable Functions

Microsoft has released pg_durable as an open-source PostgreSQL extension that embeds durable, stateful workflow orchestration inside the database itself. The project uses background workers to manage function execution and recently shifted from an Azure-specific default role to the vendor-neutral 'postgres' user to broaden compatibility. It supports PostgreSQL 17 and 18, ships with Debian packages, and targets developers who want reliable, long-running processes without external orchestrators.