smartcontractkit / smartcontractkit/chainlink

[FEAT] Introduce wait loop for PGSQL

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enhancement
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Go
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Description

Description
On startup of chainlink node, have a wait loop for configured PGSQL URL instead of exiting.

Motivation
This is a QoL feature, it makes for easier deployment in docker-compose dev environments. This can be solved currently with a custom image that adds dockerize.

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Research direction

No file or test is named. Start by locating the Chainlink node startup path that opens the configured PGSQL URL; completion means the node waits for PostgreSQL to become available and continues startup instead of exiting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, postgresql
Domain
backend, databases
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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