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Message Queue
Quick Definition
System for asynchronous service communication via messages
Full Definition
A system for asynchronous communication between services via messages.
Examples
RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, Redis Pub/Sub, Amazon SQS
Related Terms
async-processing
event-driven
microservices
More Backend Terms
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
REST API
Architectural style for designing networked APIs
Serverless
Cloud model running code on-demand without server management
Apache Kafka
Distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput data