RabbitMQ enables asynchronous processing, meaning that it allows you to put a message in a queue without processing it immediately. … RabbitMQ simply stores messages and passes them to consumers when ready. RabbitMQ is a reliable open source message broker.

Why do we need message queues?

Message queues enable asynchronous communication, which means that the endpoints that are producing and consuming messages interact with the queue, not each other. Producers can add requests to the queue without waiting for them to be processed. Consumers process messages only when they are available.

Where is RabbitMQ used?

RabbitMQ is the most widely deployed open source message broker. With tens of thousands of users, RabbitMQ is one of the most popular open source message brokers. From T-Mobile to Runtastic, RabbitMQ is used worldwide at small startups and large enterprises.