The Dos and Don'ts of Task Queues

Explore the intricacies of task queues and asynchronous code execution in this 29-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2019. Dive into Kiwi.com's experience with processing large volumes of requests using microservices and various task queue tools. Learn from their failure story and valuable lessons in choosing the right framework for your needs. Discover the pros and cons of popular task queue solutions like Celery and RQ, and gain insights into experimenting with new technologies in your environment. Examine the speaker's current setup for handling numerous tasks, including orchestration, continuous integration, and deployment strategies. Gain practical knowledge on making unreliable third-party services more dependable and asynchronous, while considering the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in task queue implementation.