AWS - SNS and SQS
You want to delay processing of messages by 10 minutes after they are sent to an SQS queue. Which configuration should you use?
You want to delay processing of messages by 10 minutes after they are sent to an SQS queue. Which configuration should you use?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify delay setting for message delivery
DelaySeconds controls how long a message waits before becoming visible after sending.Step 2: Compare other attributes
VisibilityTimeout controls message invisibility after receipt, MessageRetentionPeriod controls how long messages stay in queue, ReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds controls long polling wait time.Final Answer:
Set the DelaySeconds attribute to 600 on the queue or per message -> Option DQuick Check:
DelaySeconds = message delivery delay [OK]
Quick Trick: Use DelaySeconds to delay message visibility after sending [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Confusing VisibilityTimeout with DelaySeconds
- Using MessageRetentionPeriod for delay
- Mistaking ReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds for delay
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