The technology just got mature enough that it's not exciting to write about, but it's still really widely used. Message queue-based architectures are the backb

The technology just got mature enough that it's not exciting to write about, but it's still really widely used. Message queue-based architectures are the backbone of distributed, event-driven systems. Think of systems where when this particular event happens, then several downstream systems need to be aware and take action. A message queue allows these systems to be loosely coupled and supports multiple end system integration patterns. Notice, this is systems or enterprise development, not application development. If you're using a message queue as part of your application architecture, then you may be at risk of over-engineering your solution.