ZeroMQ
A lightweight messaging kernel library that extends socket interfaces with asynchronous message queues and multiple messaging patterns.
What is ZeroMQ?
ZeroMQ (libzmq) is a lightweight, high-performance messaging library that implements the ZeroMQ Message Transport Protocol (ZMTP/3.1). It extends traditional socket programming with asynchronous message queues, multiple communication patterns, and protocol abstraction, enabling developers to build scalable distributed systems without heavy middleware.
System architects, backend engineers, and developers building distributed applications, microservices, or real-time messaging systems who need efficient, low-latency communication.
Developers choose ZeroMQ for its simplicity, performance, and flexibility—it provides brokerless messaging, supports multiple patterns out-of-the-box, and avoids the complexity of traditional message-oriented middleware while remaining portable across platforms.
Overview
ZeroMQ core engine in C++, implements ZMTP/3.1
Use Cases
Best For
- Building high-throughput, low-latency microservices communication layers
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