opq
A simple, in-memory FIFO queue for Elixir with worker pooling and rate limiting.
What is opq?
OPQ is an Elixir library that provides a simple, in-memory FIFO queue with built-in worker pooling and rate limiting. It solves the problem of managing background tasks and concurrent job processing in Elixir applications efficiently. The library leverages Erlang's queue module and Elixir's GenStage for reliable performance.
Elixir developers who need a lightweight, in-memory queue for background job processing, task management, or rate-limited operations in their applications.
Developers choose OPQ for its simplicity, performance, and essential features like worker pooling and rate limiting without the overhead of more complex job processing systems. It integrates seamlessly with Elixir's concurrency model and supervision trees.
Overview
Elixir queue! A simple, in-memory queue with worker pooling and rate limiting in Elixir.
Use Cases
Best For
- Processing background tasks in Elixir applications
- Implementing rate-limited API calls or operations
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