Learn to implement real-time notifications in Go using PostgreSQL's PGNotify for efficient Pub/Sub messaging. The setup ensures instant updates and toast alerts in Finly's notification center. The guide covers database triggers, PGX for listening to notifications, exposing subscriptions via GraphQL, and frontend integration with Apollo Client for seamless user updates.
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Introduction: Keeping Users in the Loop with Real-Time NotificationsDatabase Triggers: Pushing Notifications on CreateListening for Notifications in Go with PGXReal-Time Delivery: WebSockets & GraphQL SubscriptionsBringing It to Life: Displaying Notifications in the UISort: