Does anyone run Postgres without PgBouncer?
Almost every notable managed Postgres provider bundles a connection pooler, giving us a strong hint that connection management is a product problem rather than a user problem.
Summary
Managed Postgres providers typically include a connection pooler, suggesting that managing connections is a significant challenge for users. This raises questions about the necessity of using tools like PgBouncer for effective database performance.
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