Glossary

SQS

Amazon's managed message queue.

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Definition

Amazon's managed message queue.

How it works

Simple, durable, at-least-once delivery; decouples producers from consumers.

Common questions

What is SQS?

Amazon's managed message queue.

How does SQS work?

Simple, durable, at-least-once delivery; decouples producers from consumers.

What is SQS used for in system design?

Simple, durable, at-least-once delivery; decouples producers from consumers.

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