Digging DeeperQueues

Queue System

The queue system in the Kawkab framework provides an efficient way to handle background tasks. Two types of queue systems can be used:

1. Memory Queue

This is the default system when QUEUE_ENABLE_REDIS=false. Tasks are stored directly in the application’s memory.

Features:

  • Easy to set up - no external services required
  • Suitable for local development and small applications
  • Tasks are lost when the application is restarted

2. Redis Queue

Activated when QUEUE_ENABLE_REDIS=true. Redis is used as the task storage system.

Configuration in .env file:

QUEUE_ENABLE_REDIS=true
QUEUE_REDIS_HOST=127.0.0.1
QUEUE_REDIS_PORT=6379

Features:

  • High reliability - tasks are preserved even after restarting the application
  • Scalable - can handle a large number of tasks
  • Suitable for production and large applications

Important Notes

  • Ensure that the Redis server is running if using the Redis queue
  • Queue settings can be modified in the configuration.ts file
  • Tasks are processed automatically in the background
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