Andy Stanford-Clark and Clemens Vasters on a History and Evolution of Messaging
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The Evolution of Messaging Systems
This chapter explores the historical development and significance of message queues in communication, tracing innovations from early methods like carrier pigeons to modern electronic systems. It highlights key contributors such as IBM and Microsoft, and underscores the transition to asynchronous messaging paradigms, including the rise of publish-and-subscribe patterns. The discussion delves into the challenges and complexities of messaging infrastructures within software architecture, emphasizing the necessity of a diverse toolbox for effective application development.
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