Introduction

Welcome to this lesson on discovering Azure Message Queues. In this article, we explore how to develop robust, message-based solutions in Azure by examining and comparing various queue mechanisms. We start with an overview of two key Azure messaging services: Azure Queue Storage and Azure Service Bus. The focus will then shift to a detailed discussion of Azure Service Bus, highlighting its core messaging components—queues, topics, and subscriptions.

For .NET developers, we'll also explain how to send and receive messages using the .NET SDK for Service Bus. Additionally, we'll look into the essential elements of Azure Queue Storage and its corresponding SDK.

Let’s begin by discussing how to choose the right message queue solution for your application.