Pub/Sub

intermediate
communication
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Definition

Google Cloud's messaging service that allows applications to communicate asynchronously. Like a mail system where applications can send messages without waiting for replies.

Real-World Example

An e-commerce site uses Pub/Sub to notify inventory systems when orders are placed, without making customers wait.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide messaging capabilities that allow applications to communicate asynchronously, similar to Google Cloud Pub/Sub.

AWS
Amazon SNS
AZ
Azure Service Bus
GCP
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
OCI
OCI Streaming

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