Select unlocked row in Postgresql

Question

Is there a way to select rows in Postgresql that aren\'t locked? I have a multi-threaded app that will do:

Select... order by id desc limit 1 for update
         


        

Answer 1

This feature, SELECT ... SKIP LOCKED is being implemented in Postgres 9.5. http://www.depesz.com/2014/10/10/waiting-for-9-5-implement-skip-locked-for-row-level-locks/