System Design
Database Connection Pooling: PgBouncer, PgPool, and Beyond
A deep dive into connection pooling modes, pool sizing formulas, PgBouncer vs PgPool-II architecture, and the failure modes you'll hit under load.
Akhil Sharma
February 27, 2026
9 min read
PostgreSQLConnection PoolingPerformancePgBouncer
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