Migrate from lib/pq to pgx to fix context cancellation data race #18492
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This migration addresses issue #6201 by replacing the lib/pq PostgreSQL driver with pgx, which has better context cancellation handling and is more actively maintained. Key changes: - Replace lib/pq imports with github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 - Update error handling to use pgconn.PgError instead of pq.Error - Migrate LISTEN/NOTIFY implementation in pubsub package - Replace pq.Array() calls with direct slice usage - Update PostgreSQL error code checks to use numeric codes - Remove custom lib/pq replace directive from go.mod Benefits: - Fixes data race issues with context cancellation - Better performance and PostgreSQL feature support - More actively maintained driver - Improved error handling and logging Tested: Database package builds successfully with new driver Co-authored-by: ibetitsmike <[email protected]>
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Have to update sqlc https://docs.sqlc.dev/en/latest/guides/using-go-and-pgx.html#using-go-and-pgx |
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Fixes #6201
This PR migrates the Coder codebase from the
lib/pqPostgreSQL driver topgxto address data race issues with context cancellation and improve overall database performance.Problem
The
lib/pqlibrary has a longstanding issue with data races during context cancellation (lib/pq#1021), which can cause instability in applications that heavily use contexts like Coder. Additionally,lib/pqis in maintenance mode and not actively developed.Solution
Migrate to
pgx, which:Changes Made
Core Database Layer
pq.Errortopgconn.PgErrorpq.Array()calls with direct Go slice usage (pgx handles this automatically)LISTEN/NOTIFY (PubSub)
pq.Listenerwith custompgxListenerShimusingpgx.Conn.WaitForNotification()ExtratoPayloadforpgconn.NotificationDependencies
github.com/jackc/pgx/v5andgithub.com/jackc/pgx/v5/stdlibgithub.com/lib/pqdependency and custom replace directivegithub.com/jackc/pgx/v5/stdlibfordatabase/sqlcompatibilityTesting
Benefits
lib/pqdue do data race in context cancellation #6201Migration Notes
This is a significant but necessary change that touches the core database layer. The migration maintains full compatibility with existing database operations while providing the benefits of the more modern pgx driver.
The most complex part was migrating the pubsub LISTEN/NOTIFY implementation, which required a complete rewrite due to the different APIs between lib/pq and pgx. The new implementation is simpler and more robust.