Why It Matters
Queues help manage workload by processing tasks one at a time without overloading systems
Real-World Example
Emails waiting in a queue to be sent, processed one by one by a background job
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Related Terms
Background Job
A task that runs behind the scenes without making users wait for it to complete
Async/Await
A cleaner way to write code that waits for slow operations to complete
Backend
The behind-the-scenes part of an application that handles data, logic, and communication with databases
Cron Job
A scheduled task that runs automatically at specific times or intervals
Middleware
Code that runs between receiving a request and sending a response, often handling common tasks
Route
A URL pattern that maps to specific code or content in your application