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Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a fully managed message queuing service that enables decoupling and scaling of microservices and distributed systems.
Last Modified: August 29, 2025
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Key Features
- Fully managed distributed message queuing service.
- Ensures decoupling of microservices and distributed systems.
- Supports message retention and dead-letter queues.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront costs.
Common Use Cases
- Decoupling application components for scalability
- Processing jobs in background worker queues
- Implementing retry logic for failed tasks
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