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What are the key differences between message queues and pipes for inter-process communication in Windows?

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02-04-2024, 06:23 AM
You ever wonder why processes chat differently in Windows? I mean, pipes feel like a quick whisper between two apps right next door. They connect directly, no waiting around. You send data one way, and it flows straight through, kinda like yelling across the room. But if one process hangs, the whole pipe clogs up fast. Message queues? Those act more like leaving notes in a shared box. Processes drop messages whenever they want, even if nobody's listening yet. You grab them later, no rush. Pipes stick to one pair, super tight. Queues let multiple folks join the conversation, spreading the word wider. I find pipes snappier for simple stuff, but queues handle chaos better when apps scatter. You see, pipes vanish quick once done, while queues linger, holding onto messages till claimed. That flexibility trips me up sometimes, but it saves headaches in big setups.

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