Proposed fix: [node-postgres pg-pool] 'timeout exceeded when trying to connect' / 'Connection terminated due to connection timeout' — pool exhausted by unreleased clients, or DB unreachable within con
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Recommended action: Always release in finally (or use pool.query for single statements); monitor pool.totalCount/idleCount/waitingCount; size max vs server connection limits; for the connect-timeout variant check host/port/TLS reachability.
Option: Release clients in finally [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: See record scope.
Steps:
1. const client = await pool.connect(); try { ... } finally { client.release() }
2. Use pool.query() when no transaction is needed
Expected: Command proceeds without the error.
Evidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.
Proposed approach
Problem id
79616e9d-b0f3-4b04-9076-29a8db26d644
Proposed action
Recommended action: Always release in finally (or use pool.query for single statements); monitor pool.totalCount/idleCount/waitingCount; size max vs server connection limits; for the connect-timeout variant check host/port/TLS reachability.
Option: Release clients in finally [evidence: official_recommended_action]
Applies when: See record scope.
Steps:
1. const client = await pool.connect(); try { ... } finally { client.release() }
2. Use pool.query() when no transaction is needed
Expected: Command proceeds without the error.
Applicability
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Limitations
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Risk notes
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Lifecycle
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Reported outcomes
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