Message queues are a critical component of many distributed systems, enabling asynchronous communication between different services. While dedicated tools like RabbitMQ or Kafka are often used for this purpose, you can design a lightweight message queue using MySQL for simpler use cases. This blog will demonstrate how to design such a system, ensuring that both producers and consumers can work concurrently without losing or duplicating tasks.
Designing a Message Queue Using MySQL
Jan 9, 2025
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